$152 Cheap flight deals from Kaohsiung (KHH) to Osaka (OSA)

Flying from Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung International Airport services the city of Kaohsiung in southwestern Taiwan. The airport is the second largest in the country, large enough to suit the city's population of around 2.9 million people. Cheap flights from Kaohsiung are available on airlines such as China Airlines, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, Hong King Airlines and TransAsia Airways, with air tickets available for reservation using Orbitz.com.

Parking at Kaohsiung International Airport

Parking services are available at several lots located around the Kaohsiung International Airport. Lot one is for private vehicles only, and offers free parking for drop-offs, charging about $1.00 for a 30 minute to 1-hour stay. Each additional hour incurs a fee of about $0.50 every 30 minutes over the first hour, with a maximum parking fee of about $8 for a day.

Transportation to Kaohsiung International Airport

Traveling to the airport from the city center is easy, with services available from the KRTC Metro, taxi and city bus. By metro, you can board the train at the R10 Formosa Boulevard interchange station near the City Council Building and take it directly to the R5 Kaohsiung International Airport station. Taxis are available from the boarding area to the west of the International and Domestic Terminal and can get you from the center of town to the airport in less than 10 minutes. A city bus line also offers services between the R10 station and the airport.

A Meal before Leaving

Before leaving town, you may want a last meal to handle the long flights from the region. There are several cuisines offered within the city from French to Tex-Mex, but for a last taste of authentic Chinese in Kaohsiung, there's New Taiwan Original Cuisine. The food is authentic to the region, providing a tasty sendoff. Those in a hurry may want to go to the speedier, and budget friendly, Jeng Jong Ribs Rice, with their offerings of tasty ribs in different sauces, before taking off on one of the available cheap flights from Kaohsiung.

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.