Kyoto & Osaka from St. Louis, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,257
Round-trip flights on F9 + OZ from St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka cost $1,257 per person for Nov 14–23, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $213 a night for the 9-night stay. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The flight
$1,257 per person, round trip
$2,514 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + OZ · 3 stops · 73h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:59 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 8:40 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + OZ | $1,257 | 3 stops | 73h 50m |
| AS + TW + MM | $1,548 | 3 stops | 61h 49m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,259 | 3 stops | 73h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:33 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 | $2,514 |
| Naganoya, 9 nights | $1,920 |
| Trip total for two | $4,434 |
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Why Kyoto & Osaka
Why we picked it: Kyoto & Osaka is the best value we priced for a week away: $1,257 round trip.
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.
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
Naganoya
$1,920 for 9 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
$14,248 for 9 nights, two guests · $1,583 a night
See roomsYukari Kyoto
$2,064 for 9 nights, two guests · $229 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
Signature experiences
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- Day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 73h 50m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,562 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,514 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Naganoya) | $1,920 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,774 |
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: St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,257 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,169 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,230 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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.
Questions readers ask
How much does 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka from St. Louis cost?
About $6,774 for two: $2,514 in flights, $1,920 for the hotel and $2,340 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Kyoto & Osaka Nov 14–23?
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Kyoto & Osaka?
Yes. US citizens need a valid passport; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka?
73h 50m with 3 stops on F9 + OZ, on the fare we found.
Is $1,257 a good price for St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka?
It is close to the typical $1,230 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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