Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Osaka: what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9. The city is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix, where Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from PHX to Osaka.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from PHX to Osaka. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You won't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organizing your flight tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 34 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PHX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Osaka
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka is C$661. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,229. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHX to Osaka, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PHX to Osaka. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM). Once your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 18 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ITM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from PHX to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Osaka in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from PHX to Osaka around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Osaka, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top attractions which should feature on every Osaka itinerary.
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