What percentage of Kuala Lumpur to Osaka flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 17.5% of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka?

The typical direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka has a duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 4942 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 15 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route.

How often do Kuala Lumpur to Osaka flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Kuala Lumpur to Osaka route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those planning to travel between these two cities.

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Kuala Lumpur to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

For cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka, fares typically range from $399–$820, with a median of $611. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $265. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median of $334, and June, where the median fare is $367.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 17.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 19h 30m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka is 4942 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Regular price: $255 - $518

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

The regular price range for this route is between 255 USD and 518 USD. The current lowest deal is 321 USD with Malindo Airways, for travel between Aug 4 and Sep 3.

now $321

Low $255

High $518

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka are cheapest in January, with a median price of $265. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $870. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $265

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $870

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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$469

$422

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$363

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$362

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$376

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$366

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$362

$346

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$481 → $393

18%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$513 → $427

17%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$435 → $351

19%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$469 → $385

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Kuala Lumpur - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka are above the typical level, with a median price of $611.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $265.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 30m long.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka typically last 19h 30m, covering a distance of 4942 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

17.5% of recent flights are direct.

About 17.5% of recent flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers direct flights.

Malindo Airways is one airline that offers direct flights on the Kuala Lumpur to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from Osaka city center (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport is a useful alternative as it is part of the Kansai region's three-airport system.

📍 ~29 km from Osaka (reachable by ferry or train)

💸 Flights from ~$484

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the best prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $406. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, such as 60+ days out, where the average price was $730. For travelers booking 7-13 days in advance, the average price was $560, while those booking 28-59 days ahead saw an average of $523. This indicates that last-minute booking can often yield more favorable prices on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka was considered to be $399 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $611. Prices can vary, with 75% of prices observed being $820 or less. Travelers aiming for the lower end of the price spectrum should target fares around the $399 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka have been January, May, and June. January typically sees a median price of $265, while May has a median of $334. June also offers competitive pricing with a median of $367. The annual median price for this route is $611, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Kuala Lumpur to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 17.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka is 4942 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Regular price: $255 - $518

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

The regular price range for this route is between 255 USD and 518 USD. The current lowest deal is 321 USD with Malindo Airways, for travel between Aug 4 and Sep 3.

now $321

Low $255

High $518

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

January

Cheapest

Flights from $265

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $870

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$469

$422

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$363

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$362

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$376

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$366

$344

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Osaka

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Osaka (KIX)

Malindo Airways

$362

$346

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$481 → $393

18%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$513 → $427

17%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$435 → $351

19%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$469 → $385

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka