How to find cheap flights to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
C$1,601 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kagoshima Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KOJ, the lowest fare is C$516.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Kagoshima, where Kagoshima Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Kagoshima by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a rush to get to Kagoshima, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Kagoshima Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Kagoshima
June is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Kagoshima.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KOJ.
Travel to Kagoshima in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KOJ, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Kagoshima then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), August is when Kagoshima is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 2ºC (36ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kagoshima.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kagoshima Airport, these top airlines make reaching Kagoshima nice and easy:
Consider booking your KOJ plane ticket with Skymark Airlines. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 84% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
Once you arrive at KOJ, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Kagoshima Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to KOJ:
Kagoshima Airport is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 80% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.
Getting to central Kagoshima from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
KOJ is located about 29 kilometres from central Kagoshima.
You'll get to the centre in around 40 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to KOJ.
Expect the journey to take roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Kagoshima has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Kagoshima highlights
Hop off your flight to Kagoshima and head straight for these major attractions:
Mt. Sakurajima: Around 13 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Kyokusui Garden: You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres northeast of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Kagoshima.
Rainbow Beach: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres southeast of the centre of Kagoshima.
How to get to Kanoya from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The nearby city of Kanoya is about 80 kilometres from KOJ. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travelling from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Satsumasendai
If Satsumasendai is your destination, it's around 40 kilometres from Kagoshima Airport.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Japan
There are plenty more places to explore in Japan, starting with Kumamoto. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen are must-sees in this city, which is about 113 kilometres north of Kagoshima. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the closest airport in Kumamoto.
Another city in Japan that has plenty of appeal is Shimonoseki. From Kagoshima, it's roughly 257 kilometres north and features highlights like Itsukushima Shrine and Jinjoji. Add a stop at Tokusen no Taki Fall too.
Or set out for Beppu, roughly 177 kilometres northeast of Kagoshima. Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring are just a taste of what's waiting.