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Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,079 |
Round-trip from | $744 |
One-way from | $364 |
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New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Itami
JFK - ITM
JFKITM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 4/12
1 stop16h 45m
Osaka Itami
Sat 4/19
1 stop15h 30m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Itami
JFK - ITM
JFKITM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/10
1 stop19h 25m
Osaka Itami
Sun 1/19
1 stop15h 30m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Itami
JFK - ITM
JFKITM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 1/11
1 stop17h 20m
Osaka Itami
Sat 1/25
1 stop16h 30m
NewarkOsaka Kansai Intl
EWR - KIX
EWRKIX
Newark
Fri 12/6
1 stop20h 35m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Sat 12/14
1 stop18h 33m
NewarkOsaka Kansai Intl
EWR - KIX
EWRKIX
Newark
Thu 11/7
1 stop20h 35m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Mon 11/11
1 stop20h 43m
NewarkOsaka Kansai Intl
EWR - KIX
EWRKIX
Newark
Mon 12/2
2 stops42h 06m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Thu 12/12
1 stop19h 30m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Kansai Intl
JFK - KIX
JFKKIX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 2/26
1 stop36h 35m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Wed 3/12
2 stops40h 57m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Kansai Intl
JFK - KIX
JFKKIX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/17
1 stop38h 10m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Tue 12/10
1 stop37h 10m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Kansai Intl
JFK - KIX
JFKKIX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/7
2 stops35h 00m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Wed 5/14
1 stop24h 25m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Kansai Intl
JFK - KIX
JFKKIX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/1
1 stop22h 35m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Tue 3/18
1 stop21h 30m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOsaka Kansai Intl
JFK - KIX
JFKKIX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/8
1 stop19h 00m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Sat 3/15
1 stop19h 30m
New York LaGuardiaOsaka Kansai Intl
LGA - KIX
LGAKIX
New York LaGuardia
Mon 12/16
2 stops20h 40m
Osaka Kansai Intl
Sun 1/19
2 stops20h 53m
The best time to book flights to Kyoto is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
On average, a flight from New York to Kyoto takes 19 hours 58 minutes. Flights to Kyoto from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Kyoto are ANA, Japan Airlines and Air Canada.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kyoto are Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kyoto ranges from 1.6 - 7.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kyoto when rainfall is around 1.6 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kyoto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
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Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.
Once Japan’s Imperial capital, today Kyoto is a bustling modern Japanese city with a population of nearly 2 million. But underneath this industrialized façade Kyoto’s past is reflected in every corner of the city. The preserved Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and Meiji-era buildings are a stark reminder of the fires and wars it survived. The Onin War in 1467 that lasted ten years destroyed most of the city, taking more than 50 years for it to recover. Today travelers booking flights to Kyoto can look forward to exploring the surviving structures from the Heian Period including the Byodoin Temple in Uji and Shimo Daigo-ji Temple and the immaculate pebble Zen gardens that are dotted throughout the city.
Some of the best events in Japan take place in Kyoto, 500 of them to be precise. Nearly every month an elaborate matsuri (festival) is held on the streets of the city. And while most visitors are guaranteed a festival while they’re there, the best time to book a Kyoto flight is in July when Gion Matsuri, the most famous Japanese festival, takes place.
With hot, humid summers in the south, and cold, bitter winters in the north, timing is everything in planning your flight to Kyoto.
Peak Season: Booking your Kyoto flight during the summer months brings high temperatures and humidity, but sunny skies and easy access to the outdoors are plentiful.
Off-peak Season: Winter is a seasonal toss up. In the south, mild and cool conditions make for a pleasant visit, but further north in Hokkaido, the bitter cold is a less appealing time to travel to Kyoto.
Kyoto’s bus system is the city’s most convenient form of public transportation. However, most bus signs are in Japanese, so make sure you know the route number you’re looking for. Buses reach all corners of the city and run from early morning to late evening. You may consider the subway system easier to manage, but probably not as convenient. Save some money by paying for a day pass or prepaid card before boarding either the bus or subway. If you’d rather travel by cab, hail a taxi anywhere, or pick one up at a taxi stand or hotel. You’ll find that some taxi companies have city tours, which are charged either by hour or by the route. Smaller taxis will have a slightly lower rate than some of the larger vehicles. Many of the sights you’ll want to see are close to each other, so you can bike or walk if you want a little exercise. However you choose to travel, it never hurts to have your destination written in Japanese.
Nijo Castle: Built in 1603, this structure once housed Tokugawa leyasu, who was part of a 700-year ruling group called the shoguns. Filled with authentic Japanese art, surrounded by beautiful and delicate gardens, and accessible by train, this is an unquestionable addition to your Kyoto travel plans.
Kinkakuji: Another remarkable collection of Japanese art resides in Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Its beauty makes the long Kyoto flight certainly worth the wait. This Zen temple was built in 1397, and once served as a home for Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and many Buddha relics. Ornate with exquisite woodwork and surrounded by water and trees, the building was burned by a fanatic in 1950, and fortunately restored in 1955.
Souvenirs: For fashion, art, and traditional (but not tacky) souvenirs, weave your way over to the shops near Arashiyama train station. Fragrant incense and wooden votive tablets made in Zen temples are the perfect sentimental gift for yourself or someone else. For a more expensive (but sensational) memory of Kyoto travel, purchase an actual samurai sword. Just be careful to leave extra baggage room on your flight to Kyoto to ensure plenty of packing room for your new sword.
Nightlife: While sometimes solemn, nightlife here creates an opportunity for an elegant and inspiring experience. Read up on geishas during your flight to Kyoto. Although misconceived as prostitutes, geishas are actually women highly dedicated and trained in social grace, conversation, arts, tea, music, and dancing. If you’re in the mood for a more rowdy atmosphere, head to the west bank of the Kamo River, where bars, clubs, and restaurants are tightly packed and ready for business.