Kyoto & Osaka from Oklahoma City, Nov 14–23: $4,422 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita: 8.4 from 1,383 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F for walking days
The catch: It's three stops and 62 and a half hours out, at $1,351 per person against a typical $1,293, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed on peak autumn leaves and long layovers don't bother you; skip it if you want a short, simple flight.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $1,351 per person, above the typical $1,293 on this route, and the route has three stops. The whole trip comes to $4,422 for two: flights at $2,701 plus 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita at $1,721, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–23, 2026 on F9 + OZ, and it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
$4,422 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,701 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,721 |
| The total, before you go | $4,422 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$1,351 per person, round trip
$2,701 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + OZ · 3 stops · 62h 30m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:19 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 10:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 7:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + OZ | $1,351 | 3 stops | 62h 30m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,357 | 3 stops | 60h 20m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,358 | 3 stops | 58h 15m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:52 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The trip comes to $4,422 for two, all in: $2,701 in flights plus $1,721 for 9 nights of hotel. The fare is $1,351 per person, and the median of our earlier checks on this route is $1,293, so you'd be paying above typical. The lowest we've seen in the last 30 days was $1,275 per person. The dates are the strong part. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and typical highs run 57–64°F. The weak part is getting there: three stops on F9 + OZ, landing at 10:45 PM on Nov 16. Bags and spending money aren't in the total. Our budget estimate for two, with $130 a day each for spending, is $6,763. We'd keep watching the fare before booking.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture and food trip at an easy city pace: mornings at temples and gardens, afternoons wandering markets, evenings over kaiseki or Osaka street food. It suits a couple or two friends who like walking, history and eating well more than beaches or resorts. Nine nights gives you time for Kyoto, Osaka and a day in Nara without rushing, and cool autumn weather keeps long walks comfortable.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 14–23
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $1,721 for the stay ($191 a night), 8.4 from 1,383 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and for day trips to Osaka and Nara. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top-rated pick at 9.5 from 385 reviews, $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night), and the room is dog friendly. WAYFARER Gojo scores 8.7 from 1,111 reviews at $2,091 ($232 a night). It's listed under Gion, close to the teahouses and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji in Gion and Higashiyama. Neither of the last two offers free cancellation.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita
$1,721 for 9 nights, two guests · $191 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,042 for 9 nights, two guests · $227 a night
See roomsWAYFARER Gojo
$2,091 for 9 nights, two guests · $232 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kyoto & Osaka for these dates
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Where in Kyoto & Osaka
- Gion and Higashiyama: Wooden teahouses, geisha streets and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji.
- Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo): Central shopping and dining with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley at hand.
- Kyoto Station area: Convenient for the shinkansen and day trips, with large hotels.
- Arashiyama: Quiet riverside ryokan stays by the bamboo grove in the western hills.
- Osaka Namba and Dotonbori: Street-food neon and nightlife, 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train.
What to do in Kyoto & Osaka
- Walk Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8:00 AM, ahead of the crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the leaves turn
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one special night
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka, 15 minutes away by express train
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Oklahoma City | Will Rogers International (OKC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 62h 30m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,479 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,702 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita) | $1,721 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,763 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Oklahoma City to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,351 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,275 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,293 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations.
- You'll need a passport for Japan, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Oklahoma City, which is a 6,479-mile trip.
- The outbound leaves OKC at 8:19 PM on Nov 14 and lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 10:45 PM on Nov 16.
- The return leaves at 7:25 AM on Nov 23 and lands at 7:29 PM the same day.
- The hotel is room only, and checked bags aren't in the fare.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it this week?
Not this week. The fare is $1,351 per person, above the $1,293 median of our earlier checks, and the route has three stops. The dates line up with peak autumn leaves, so it may be worth watching for a lower fare.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $4,422 for two, all in: flights at $2,701 plus 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita at $1,721, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Checked bags, about $240 for two, and spending money aren't included.
How long is the flight?
The outbound takes 62 and a half hours with three stops on F9 + OZ. It leaves at 8:19 PM on Nov 14 and lands at 10:45 PM on Nov 16. There's no nonstop.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you'll need a passport for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 15 hours ahead of Oklahoma City.
What's the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle possible on Nov 16 and Nov 18. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Kyoto, Osaka and a day trip to Nara. Osaka Namba and Dotonbori is 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train, so you can stay in one hotel the whole time.
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