Osaka essentials
- Country
- Japan
- Airports
- Kansai International (KIX), plus Itami (ITM) for domestic flights
- Cheapest time to fly
- Winter (outside New Year) and early summer are usually cheapest; cherry blossom season and Golden Week in late April to early May cost the most.
- From the airport
- The JR Haruka express and Nankai trains from Kansai Airport cost far less than a taxi, and Kyoto is about 75 minutes away by Haruka.
- Time difference
- 13 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Filling in Visit Japan Web before you fly speeds up immigration and customs.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Osaka from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada (seasonal)
- From Vancouver: Air Canada (seasonal)
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Osaka: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Osaka from Canada?
Winter (outside New Year) and early summer are usually cheapest; cherry blossom season and Golden Week in late April to early May cost the most.
Which airport do you fly into for Osaka?
Kansai International (KIX), plus Itami (ITM) for domestic flights. The JR Haruka express and Nankai trains from Kansai Airport cost far less than a taxi, and Kyoto is about 75 minutes away by Haruka.
Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?
Canadians can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Filling in Visit Japan Web before you fly speeds up immigration and customs.
Which Canadian cities fly to Osaka?
Viorvo tracks fares to Osaka from Toronto, Vancouver. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.