$492 Find cheap flights to Kyoto

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kyoto departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Kyoto

In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 41,299,237 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$492
Flight from Auckland to Osaka Kansai Intl

FAQs - booking Kyoto flights

  • How to fly to Kyoto?

    You cannot fly directly to Kyoto. KAYAK recommends you fly to Osaka All airports (OSA) (44.82 km from Kyoto). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Kyoto?

    The closest airport is Osaka Itami (ITM) (38.74 km). Other nearby airports are Osaka All airports (OSA) (44.82 km), Kobe (UKB) (64.09 km), Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) (80.52 km) or Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) (96.09 km). KAYAK recommends you fly to Osaka All airports.

  • How far is Osaka Itami Airport from central Osaka?

    You’ll need to travel 14 km to reach the Osaka city centre from Osaka Itami Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kyoto?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kyoto.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kyoto?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kyoto is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kyoto?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kyoto with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kyoto?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kyoto up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kyoto

  • There is no major airport in Kyoto,it is instead served by Osaka's airports. We recommend you fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport Airport, however you can also fly to Osaka Itami Airport airport or Kobe Airport airport.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is January.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kyoto flight deals.

Top 5 airlines flying to Kyoto

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Kyoto? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
China AirlinesOverall score based on 754 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

10.0 ExcellentRonald, Dec 2024CEB - TPE
Read more China Airlines reviews

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

I was ordered vegetarian food, but didn't services to me :(

I did not take the flight, tried to cancel it right after I booked it, but was unable to reach anyone. I blame Kayak for this situation because they sent the booking through another company and I was unable to get anyone to talk to me about the situation. I had to just take the hit and pay for another flight through Cathay Pacific, which was wonderful. I will never use Kayak again. (I bet they don’t post this review!) I’ll just post about them on social media sites. I don’t want anyone to have to go through the hassle and expense I dealt with.

Airline itself is great. While food was being taken off of my tray my beer spilled which was a total accident and I wasn’t upset about that, what was frustrating was I had to ask for towels to clean up and wipe my leg. It would have been left as is if I hadn’t.

Bars and restaurants in Taipei close early. The lounge isn’t very good, but better than the public areas.

The food was the only thing that could have made the experience even better. Everything was stellar but the food. The staff was superb. I’ve been flying with ANA for years as my go-to and I think I may have found my new favorite. 😍

Short lay over. Seat assignment was terrible. Was traveling as a family and end up being seated separately. Will not use underpricer ever again.

All of the staff were very helpful, polite I was very satisfied with China Airlines The food was normal for airlines but I’m sure they could do better

Everything was efficient. Good leg room. Food was good. Staff were friendly.

I would have liked to know how to order a special meal (for medical purposes) before the flight.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Meal options for vegetarians can be provided… Nothing was offered for me for dinner.. crew just said no vegetarian option available and did even bother to provide any alternatives or something to eat.

Cathay has a great reputation, though it's baseline economy seating is nothing to write home about (and SE Asia flight passengers sometime lack 'routine stateside' etiquette). On the other hand, food was great, flight attendants were nice, and price was very good~

Not enough food for everyone. . Always run out of food when we ask

My sister and I were booked on flight CX844 from Hong Kong to New York, following a layover from Hangzhou. The scheduled layover was already over 7 hours, and the flight to New York was set to depart at 2:00 AM. At 11:00 PM, I was informed that the flight was delayed until 6:45 AM, significantly extending an already lengthy layover. I spoke with a representative to inquire about rescheduling or hotel accommodation, but she rudely insisted that company policy only offered a $150 food voucher, which was unhelpful as I had already eaten and most places were closing. She refused any alternative support or access to the Cathay Pacific lounge to make my wait more bearable. As a loyal Cathay Pacific customer, flying with the airline every year, I was deeply frustrated not only by the delay but by the poor service and unprofessional attitude I encountered. I believe this situation could have been handled with more care and flexibility.

It would be nice if they could have a choice of both gluten AND dairy free menu. Lots of people have problems with BOTH. I also could not get on their website to check. Phone verification issues etc( not all of us have our phones on roaming. I tried over an hour!

Cathay was not the problem. The problem was the customer service from Kayak/Underprice. Will never book through Kayak again.

They charged me $900 to board my flight I already paid for just because I missed my previous flight. I do not recommend this airline by any means.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Book Cheap Kyoto Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

13/5Tue
2 stopsChina Southern
43h 30mAKL-KIX
27/5Tue
2 stopsChina Southern
21h 10mKIX-AKL
$1,148
13/5Tue
1 stopChina Southern
18h 45mAKL-KIX
27/5Tue
2 stopsChina Southern
21h 10mKIX-AKL
$1,163
13/5Tue
1 stop
23h 00mAKL-KIX
27/5Tue
1 stop
26h 50mKIX-AKL
$1,191
13/5Tue
3 stops
35h 10mAKL-KIX
27/5Tue
2 stops
24h 10mKIX-AKL
$1,366
16/1Thu
2 stopsChina Airlines
18h 45mAKL-KIX
21/1Tue
2 stopsChina Airlines
30h 15mKIX-AKL
$1,885
1/1Wed
2 stopsHainan Airlines
25h 10mAKL-KIX
15/1Wed
2 stopsHainan Airlines
41h 10mKIX-AKL
$2,008
30/1Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 25mAKL-KIX
6/2Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
24h 00mKIX-AKL
$2,020
29/1Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 35mAKL-KIX
6/2Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
33h 50mKIX-AKL
$2,496
16/1Thu
1 stopHainan Airlines
27h 20mAKL-KIX
21/1Tue
1 stopHainan Airlines
39h 30mKIX-AKL
$2,612
26/1Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 35mAKL-KIX
6/2Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 15mKIX-AKL
$2,690

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

21/4Mon
1 stop
20h 00mAKL-KIX
$492
22/4Tue
1 stop
17h 20mAKL-KIX
$504
27/2Thu
2 stops
27h 20mAKL-KIX
$561
15/3Sat
2 stops
27h 20mAKL-KIX
$566
27/2Thu
1 stopChina Southern
18h 35mAKL-KIX
$668
28/4Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
23h 20mAKL-KIX
$789
28/4Mon
2 stopsCathay Pacific
31h 40mAKL-KIX
$843
26/2Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 35mAKL-KIX
$1,096
27/3Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 35mAKL-KIX
$1,151
13/1Mon
1 stopAir China
20h 10mAKL-KIX
$1,854

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights to Kyoto

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

19/12Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
24h 25mAKL-KIX
20/12Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
20h 05mKIX-AKL
$3,985

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight to Kyoto

Complete your trip to Kyoto with a hotel stay or car hire

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.