Kansas City to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 10 times. The typical round trip was $1,311 per person and the lowest $1,180, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $1,180 |
| Typical (median) | $1,311 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 10 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from Kansas CityNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
Dec 11–16, 2026 · 5 nights
- Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto: 8.4 from 4,459 reviews, $449 for 5 nights
- Free cancellation at all three Kyoto hotels we checked
- Typical highs of 48–56°F and lows near 36°F for these dates
$3,435 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $2,986 + hotel $449, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
F9 + YP + RS · with a stop · 59h 53m
The catch: The fare has 3 stops and 59h 53m of travel, and you land Sunday, Dec 13 at 8:40 PM, which leaves two full days.
Worth it if you can add days or wait for a lower fare; skip it if two full days in Kyoto feels too short.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,296 | F9 + PR + GK + ZG | with a stop | 44h 12m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,296 | F9 + PR + GK + ZG | with a stop | 44h 12m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,324 | F9 + PR + VZ + JX | with a stop | 44h 12m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,313 | F9 + YP + MM + GK + ZG | with a stop | 45h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Dec 3–8, 2026 | $1,180 | F9 + ZG + MM | with a stop | 34h 11m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Dec 11–16, 2026 | $1,493 | F9 + YP + RS | with a stop | 59h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Dec 11–16, 2026 | $1,490 | F9 + YP + LJ + MM + ZG | with a stop | 34h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,485 | Alaska + EVA Air | with a stop | 28h 3m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,309 | F9 + YP + TW | with a stop | 73h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,262 | F9 + YP + MM + GK + ZG | with a stop | 45h 32m | Kiwi.com |
About Kyoto & Osaka
Kyoto's 1,600 temples, geisha lanes and kaiseki dining sit half an hour from Osaka's street-food canals, making the pair Japan's cultural and culinary heart.
Kyoto & Osaka from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Kansas City to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a round trip from Kansas City to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $1,311 per person, taxes and fees included, across 10 checks; the lowest was $1,180.
When is the best time to fly from Kansas City to Kyoto & Osaka?
Kyoto & Osaka is at its best in March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August: Kyoto's basin traps heat and humidity in July and August.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Kyoto & Osaka?
Passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.