If you don’t want to visit Osaka in August, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 271.
In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is about 13 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R13 543. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from South Africa for as low as R12 936.
According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R13 117. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R13 919.
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Osaka is at midday. Flights from South Africa to Osaka during this time can be as low as R12 972. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R15 223.
Those flying to Osaka could potentially find better pricing at Kobe Airport (25 km from Osaka city centre) or Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (36 km from Osaka city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
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