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November 30 - December 11

Cheapest

GAJ - Osaka

$171

$163

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November 30 - December 18

Cheapest

GAJ - Osaka

$169

$163

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November 26 - December 8

Cheapest

GAJ - Osaka

$167

$163

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November 30 - December 15

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GAJ - Osaka

$171

$163

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November 26 - December 11

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GAJ - Osaka

$167

$163

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November 25 - December 15

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GAJ - Osaka

$161

$163

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November 24 - December 15

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GAJ - Osaka

$161

$163

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November 29 - December 8

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Best

GAJ - Osaka

$176

$163

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November 28 - December 15

Cheapest

GAJ - Osaka

$169

$163

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November 26 - December 18

Cheapest

GAJ - Osaka

$165

$163

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Insights for flights from Yamagata to Osaka

A typical journey from Yamagata to Osaka takes about 6h 50m, including connections. This duration reflects the common travel patterns on this route, where most itineraries involve at least one stop. For travelers planning their trip, understanding this typical journey time helps in scheduling and making arrangements.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Yamagata to Osaka, prices typically range from $176–$214, with a median of $182. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available for those who monitor prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Yamagata to Osaka is often in November or October, when median fares are around $83. September also presents a more affordable option, with median fares at $115. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, providing opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Yamagata to Osaka connect at least once, with only 20.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely encounter a layover on your journey, which contributes to the overall travel time.

The distance between Yamagata and Osaka is 638 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that while most flights include connections, the total air travel component remains within the short-haul category.

How much is a round trip from Yamagata to Osaka

Regular price: $129 - $226

Prices for flights from Yamagata to Osaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $129 to $226. The current lowest deal is $163 with Japan Airlines, for travel from Nov 26-Dec 16.

now $163

Low $129

High $226

The cheapest time to fly from Yamagata to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from GAJ to OSA is October, with a median price of $83. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $189. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

October

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Flights from $83

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $189

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Direct flights from Yamagata to Osaka

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Last-minute flights going from Yamagata to Osaka

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Osaka

Yamagata (GAJ) - Osaka (KIX)

Japan Airlines

$306

$253

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Osaka

Yamagata (GAJ) - Osaka (ITM)

Japan Airlines

$162

$295

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Osaka

Yamagata (GAJ) - Osaka (KIX)

Japan Airlines

$299

$268

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Osaka

Yamagata (GAJ) - Osaka (ITM)

Japan Airlines

$158

$309

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Osaka

Yamagata (GAJ) - Osaka (ITM)

Japan Airlines

$157

$260

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GAJ - Kobe

Yamagata (GAJ) - Kobe (UKB)

Japan Airlines

$414

$328

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Yamagata to Osaka

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$418 → $257

39%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$414 → $328

21%

6 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 10

$306 → $253

17%

6 nights

Jul 12 - Jul 18

$299 → $268

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Yamagata to Osaka

Yamagata - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Yamagata to Osaka are near the typical level of $182.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or October for the cheapest prices.

Historically, November and October are the cheapest months to fly, with median prices around $83.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 6h 50m on average.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Yamagata to Osaka is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 79.4% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Japan Airlines offers direct flights.

Japan Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights on the Yamagata to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly, about 0.37 per day.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with about 0.37 deals per day.

Yamagata main airports to depart from

Yamagata (GAJ)

Cheapest

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) is a convenient departure point for flights to Osaka.

📍 ~20 km from Yamagata (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Itami (ITM)

Cheapest

Itami Airport (ITM) is a convenient arrival option for flights from Yamagata to Osaka.

📍 ~10 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Kansai International (KIX)

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is another arrival option for flights from Yamagata to Osaka.

📍 ~35 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe (UKB) is a useful alternative due to its proximity to Osaka, primarily serving domestic routes.

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Cheapest

Chubu Centrair International (NGO) is a major international gateway, accessible from Osaka via Shinkansen and local train.

📍 ~130 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen and local train)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Okayama (OKJ)

Okayama (OKJ) offers a decent selection of flights and is well-connected to Osaka via the Sanyo Shinkansen line.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by Sanyo Shinkansen line)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Takamatsu (TAK)

Takamatsu (TAK) is the primary airport for the Kagawa region, accessible via train or highway bus from Osaka.

📍 ~160 km from Osaka (reachable by train or highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Tokushima (TKS)

Tokushima (TKS) is geographically the closest airport on Shikoku island to Osaka, with direct highway bus connections.

📍 ~100 km from Osaka (reachable by highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the best prices for flights from Yamagata to Osaka are found when booking 60 or more days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $115. In contrast, booking 7-13 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $208, and waiting until 0-6 days before departure saw prices average around $251.

A flight from Yamagata to Osaka is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $176. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, where 25% of all observed prices were at or below this amount. The median price for this route during that period was $182, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $214.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Yamagata to Osaka are November and October, both with a median price of $83. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $115. The annual median price for this route is $182, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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