$616 Cheap flight deals from Baltimore (WAS) to Osaka (OSA)

Airports in Baltimore

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport serves the city of Baltimore. The airport is generally referred to as BWI and is located approximately 10 miles south of Baltimore. The budget travel planning tool on Orbitz.com makes it fast and easy to search for cheap flights from Baltimore. Several airlines serve the airport, including American Airlines, The American Eagle Network, AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, Delta, US Airways, Jet Blue, and Cape Air. The airport is named for Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court and a native of Baltimore.

Parking at the Baltimore Airport

Hourly, daily, express, and long-term parking options are available at the Baltimore Airport. The most convenient and closest parking near the airport's terminal is available at the hourly garage at a rate of $2.00 for the first 30 minutes and at a maximum daily rate of $22.00. The daily garage is served by a shuttle bus and is available at a daily rate of $12.00 per day. Express parking offers travelers the option of being picked up by a shuttle at their parking spaces at a rate of $10.00 per day. Long-term parking is available at a rate of $8.00 per day.

Transportation at the Baltimore Airport

The airport is served by Bus Route 17 on the Maryland Transit Administration. The BW Rail Station is another option and is located approximately one mile from the airport. The airport is also served by Amtrak. Travel time via the train is approximately 10 minutes from Penn Station and 35 minutes from Union Station in Washington, D.C. Car rental services are also available at the airport, and travelers can use Orbitz.com to book budget car rental services in advance.

Restaurants at the Baltimore Airport

Travelers who wish to enjoy a light snack or meal prior to their flight will find that there are several choices available. There are also several breakfast and coffee options at the Baltimore Airport, including Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks Coffee. Orbitz.com makes it easy to locate cheap flights from Baltimore by searching several airlines at the same time.

Osaka Area Airports

Start your exploration of the culture and history of Japan by searching Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Osaka. The Osaka area is served by two airports, so check your air ticket to determine which location you will be landing at. Kansai International Airport handles both domestic and international flights and is located on an artificial island about 40 kilometers from the city. Osaka International Airport, also known as Itami Airport, currently handles only domestic flights and serves airlines such as Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Amakusa Airlines. Osaka International Airport is located about 10 kilometers north of the city.

Getting to Osaka

Airport buses travel directly into town from Osaka International Airport, or you can opt to take the Osaka Monorail from the airport to Hotarugaike Station and transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka line to get into central Osaka. Airport bus fees range from 490 to 620 yen per person, and the monorail-train transportation option costs 440 yen. From the Kansai International Airport, take a train at Kansai Airport station, located across the street from the airport arrivals hall. Trains cost 890 to 1,390 yen per person for travel into Osaka. Airport buses, shuttle vans, and taxis are also options for travel into Osaka from Kansai International Airport.

Weather Conditions in Osaka

Winter in Osaka is typically mild, with temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Summer temperatures can reach up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and rain is common, especially during June and July. Spring and fall temperatures are mild, although typhoons may occur in September and October.

Tourist Sites in Osaka

Historical sites, such as Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Buddhist temple, are popular with visitors to this Japanese island. Travelers who enjoy shopping for local goods and unique souvenirs will love looking for deals on Tenjimbashi-Suji Shopping Street, the longest shopping street in Japan. Visitors also enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms in late March and early April. Find the best deals on cheap flights to Osaka and inexpensive vacation packages to Japan on Orbitz.com.