Flying from Seattle to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to KIX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to KIX leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Kansai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can arrive at PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to KIX flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Kansai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
From Kansai International Airport, central Osaka is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Kansai International Airport is 296 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 685 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to KIX if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Seattle to Kansai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Kansai International Airport (KIX). April is the busiest month to travel to Osaka. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Seattle to KIX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Kansai International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Kansai International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Osaka, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 177 kilometres northeast to Nagoya to check off its top attractions. From Nagoya Castle to Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, head for Toyohashi, about 209 kilometres east of Osaka. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are key highlights.