Cheap flights from Hiroshima to Osaka

Spring brings longer daylight in Osaka, and March is the cheapest month on this route; dated fares are shown from October through March. Prices can move around school holidays, Christmas and Osaka's summer, so compare a few dates before you book. If your trip is fixed to a peak period, check the calendar early.

The route is shared by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines and ANA Wings, and with no nonstop service, every option involves a connection. No carrier is labelled low-cost or full-service here, so compare baggage, seat selection, changes and refunds rather than relying on the airline name. Check whether your ticket is a through fare or separate segments before you book.

Arriving late in the day can change which Osaka airport works best, because late-night transport is thinner and a taxi may be the realistic last option. Osaka International (Itami) is the closer airport to central Osaka, while Kansai International sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay and needs a longer rail or bus ride; both are linked to the city, but check the final service time for your arrival. Watch for the airport code on your ticket, since the two are not interchangeable, and allow connection time if your itinerary routes through another Japanese city.

Currency

JPY (円)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 100 V

Language

Japanese

Emergency number

110, 118, 119

Calling code

+81

Internet domain

.jp

Population of Osaka

2.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+09 (Asia/Tokyo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check passport validity and any entry rules for Japan before you book, even on a domestic connection.
• Confirm whether your ticket departs from Hiroshima Airport and arrives at Itami or Kansai.
• Check baggage, seat and change rules on the fare you choose, since the airlines on this route are not all the same.
• Make sure a connection on separate tickets leaves enough time to re-check bags and clear security.
• Compare March with your actual travel month, because dated fares are shown from October through March.
• Check late-arrival transport from your Osaka airport if you land after the last train.