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Flights to Kyoto in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kyoto in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 315,851 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 2,390

Return from

RM 1,273

One-way from

RM 669
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Kuala Lumpur to Osaka
One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto

Average price of flights to Kyoto by month

Plan your trip to Kyoto by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kyoto is currently RM 0 while a return flight costs RM 0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kyoto (average of RM 325). Flying to Kyoto in November will prove the most costly (average of RM 462). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

RM 1,739

February

RM 1,867

March

RM 1,928

April

RM 2,131

May

RM 1,937

June

RM 1,537

July

RM 1,532

August

RM 1,815

September

RM 1,655

October

RM 1,947

November

RM 2,178

December

RM 2,154

Temperature and rainfall in Kyoto by month

Plan your trip to Kyoto by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

OSA

Temperature

6 - 29 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kyoto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kyoto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kyoto. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kyoto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kyoto should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Kyoto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kyoto. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kyoto. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kyoto, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia X, Scoot and Air Macau. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
1,636 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.9
Good
390 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.6
Good
320 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,005 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Once Japan’sImperial capital, today Kyoto is a bustling modern Japanese city with a population of nearly two million. But underneath its industrialised façade Kyoto’s past is reflected in every corner of the city. The preserved Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and Meiji-era buildings are a stark reminder of the fires and wars it survived. The Onin War in 1467 that lasted ten years destroyed most of the city, taking it more than 50 years to recover. Today travellers booking flights to Kyoto can look forward to exploring the surviving structures from the Heian Period including the Byodoin Temple in Uji and Shimo Daigo-ji Temple and the immaculate pebble Zen gardens that are dotted throughout the city.

Some of the best events in Japan take place in Kyoto, 500 of them to be precise. Nearly every month an elaborate matsuri (festival) is held on the streets of the city. And while most visitors are guaranteed a festival while they’re there, the best time to book a Kyoto flight is in July when Gion Matsuri, the most famous of festivals, takes place.

Kyoto climate

Surrounded by mountains, Kyoto is known for its stifling hot summer nights with barely a breath of air. July and August are typically the hottest months with temperatures in the 30s (C). June, July, and September are also the months with the most rainfall.

Getting around Kyoto

Kyoto’s bus system is the city’s most convenient form of public transport. However, most bus signs are in Japanese, so make sure you know the route number you’re looking for. Buses reach all corners of the city and run from early morning to late evening. 

You may consider the subway system easier to manage, but probably not as convenient. Save some money by paying for a day pass or prepaid card before boarding either the bus or subway. 

If you’d rather travel by cab, hail a taxi anywhere, or pick one up at a taxi stand or hotel. You’ll find that some taxi companies have city tours, which are charged either by hour or by the route. Smaller taxis will have a slightly lower rate than some of the larger vehicles. 

Many of the sights you’ll want to see are close to each other, so you can bike or walk if you want a little exercise. However you choose to travel, it never hurts to have your destination written in Japanese.

What is good to know if travelling to Kyoto?

  • If just spotting a geisha in the Gion district isn’t enough, then it is also possible to be dressed and made up as one and have your photograph taken. There are many studios in the district that specialise in photographing foreigners in traditional geisha clothes. Prices, unsurprisingly, are not cheap.
  • Before entering a temple you should follow the Buddhist practice of washing your hands. The area where you wash is called chozuya, and will be at the entrance of every temple you see. Traditionally a well, nowadays it could be anything to hold water, including a cement bucket. Take the ladle in your right hand to pour water over your left, swap hands and repeat. Then pour water over your right hand again, and wipe your hand and lips with a clean tissue. Never drink the water from the well.
  • The season of cherry blossoms is roughly from March to April, and it normally takes place in Kyoto in the last week of March or the first of April. The Japanese word for the blooming is hanami and visitors arrive to watch the blossoms from all parts of Japan. Particularly popular is a blooming alongside a temple or shrine. In Kyoto Maruyama Park is one of the best places to go and see the blooms – a large weeping cherry tree in its center is lit up in the evenings.
  • If you’re not in town for the cherry blossom though, don’t despair. There are more than 500 festivals hosted in the city during the year. Gion Matsuri (matsuri means festival in Japanese) is one of the biggest. The celebration takes place every July, with festivities starting on July 1 and the culmination on July 17, with a parade of floats in procession through the city.
  • The Kyoto Handicraft Centre is a great place to shop. You can pick up arts and crafts and souvenirs to take home, watch demonstrations of doll making, woodblock carving and damascene making, or even take part in a class at the handicraft school.
  • When is the best time to fly to Kyoto?

    Peak Season: The New Year, Golden Week (end of April through beginning of May), and O-Bon festival (August) are very busy in Japan — both the Japanese and visitors flock to the popular attractions and destinations, making everything crowded. Other highlights include the Aoi Matsui in May, the Gion Festival throughout July, and the Jidai Festival in October. The high season is May through October, and it is a good idea to make reservations ahead of time, even for attractions that require permits. Off Season: Autumn into November is a good time to book flights to Kyoto. The changing foliage is beautiful and the weather is pleasant. December to February can be cold, but the major attractions are less crowded.

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