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Japan Domestic · 249 miles
Tokyo to Osaka Flights — HND to ITM Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to Osaka? Compare departures from Haneda (HND) / Narita (NRT) to Itami (ITM) / Kansai (KIX). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your Japan Domestic trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Tokyo to Osaka route.
HND — Tokyo
Haneda (HND) / Narita (NRT)
Haneda Monorail to Hamamatsucho in 13 min.
ITM — Osaka
Itami (ITM) / Kansai (KIX)
Itami: bus/monorail to Osaka. Kansai: Haruka Express.
Airlines flying Tokyo to Osaka
ANA and Japan Airlines operate very frequent daily flights between Tokyo and Osaka. Shinkansen is a popular train alternative.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Osaka take approximately ~1h 10m. The distance is 249 miles. Around 30+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~1h 10m
- Time difference: 0h
- Daily flights: 30+
Money-saving tips for Tokyo to Osaka travel
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Book in advance
The Shinkansen bullet train takes ~2h 30m and is often more convenient.
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Compare airlines
Haneda (HND) to Itami (ITM) is the most central pairing.
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Flexible dates
Budget airlines like Peach offer very cheap fares.
Osaka — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Tokyo.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across HND and ITM in one search
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- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long HND to ITM?
~1h 10m nonstop. Shinkansen ~2h 30m.
Fly or Shinkansen Tokyo–Osaka?
Shinkansen is very fast and convenient city-centre to city-centre.
Airlines Tokyo–Osaka?
ANA, Japan Airlines, Peach.
Cheapest month HND–ITM?
January and June.
Best time to book?
2–4 weeks in advance.