Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is four hours behind Auckland and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AKL to KIX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AKL and KIX include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Narita International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Currently, $433 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,008. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to KIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of all flights departing from Auckland Airport, 69.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and see more of Osaka and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Kansai International Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Osaka. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to KIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to tick off its must-visit sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.