Kyoto & Osaka from San Antonio, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,295
Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,295 per person ($2,590 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on American + JAL with 2 stops, so not nonstop. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, is $172 a night.
The flight
$1,295 per person, round trip
$2,590 for two, taxes and fees included · American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 2 stops · 24h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:40 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 8:25 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $1,295 | 2 stops | 24h 45m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,343 | 3 stops | 69h 3m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,345 | 3 stops | 68h 33m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 1:51 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,590 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,690 |
| Trip total for two | $4,280 |
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Why go now
At $1,295 per person, or $2,590 for two, this fare is $211 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 14% gap across the 12 offers we checked. It was all-in, taxes and fees included, when we checked on Oct 12, 2026, and it can change. The timing is the real draw: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and you land Monday, Nov 16, right in that window. Highs of 57–64°F are cool enough for long temple walks and warm enough to stay out until the lights come on. There's time for Kyoto's temples, Osaka's street food and a day in Nara without rushing. Our rough budget for two comes to $6,480: flights, the best-value hotel and $130 per person a day for spending.
The kind of trip this is
A culture and food city trip with a bit of nature: early temple visits, market lunches, garden strolls and neon evenings in Osaka. It suits couples and friends who like walking all day and eating well, and who don't mind a long flight to get there. The pace is as easy or as full as you want, with Kyoto as a base and Osaka and Nara as day trips.
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
We found three Kyoto picks, all room only, priced for the 9-night stay. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is the best value at $1,550, or $172 a night, rated 8.1 from 5,439 reviews, with free cancellation. It sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 383 reviews, $2,042 or $227 a night for a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room, but it has no free cancellation. Naganoya is our budget pick at $1,920, or $213 a night, rated 8.7 from 271 reviews, with a Standard Triple Studio and free cancellation. Both are in Nakagyo Ward, near Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts you close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley for central shopping and dining.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,690 for 9 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,042 for 9 nights, two guests · $227 a night
See roomsNaganoya
$1,920 for 9 nights, two guests · $213 a night
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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 AM, ahead of the crowds
- Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji during autumn leaf season
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka after dark
- Day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 24h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,754 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,590 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,690 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,620 |
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: San Antonio to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,295 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,294 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,307 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations.
- You need a passport for Japan, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of San Antonio.
- The outbound leaves San Antonio Saturday, Nov 14 at 4:40 PM and lands at Kansai International (KIX) Monday, Nov 16 at 8:25 AM, 24h 45m with 2 stops.
- Heads-up: since you land on Nov 16, check that your hotel check-in date matches your arrival.
- All three hotels are room only; APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and Naganoya offer free cancellation, hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,295 per person round trip, or $2,590 for two, all-in with taxes and fees as of when we checked. That's $211 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices move, so the live price may differ.
Is it nonstop?
No. The fare is on American + JAL, with the first leg operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, and has 2 stops. The outbound takes 24h 45m to cover 6,754 miles, landing at Kansai International (KIX).
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Money there is the Japanese yen.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a chance of drizzle on a couple of days. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes. Since you land the morning of Monday, Nov 16, you'll still have about a week on the ground: enough for Kyoto's temples, a night or two of Osaka food and a day trip to Nara.
What will the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $6,480 for two: $2,590 for flights, $1,550 at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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