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$332+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Kansai Intl (KIX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — KIX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$818
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$332
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,026

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less

Good one-way deal

$650 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1910:25 amYVR - KIX
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2611:35 amKIX - YVR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$818
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:00 amYVR - KIX
1 stop28h 55mHong Kong Airlines
Sun 10/198:15 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop40h 00mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 4/17$883
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:30 pmYVR - KIX
Nonstop10h 55mAir Canada
Mon 10/66:05 pmKIX - YVR
Nonstop9h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$912
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:00 amYVR - KIX
1 stop18h 50mChina Airlines
Thu 10/302:30 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop20h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/17$931
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:40 amYVR - KIX
1 stop21h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 10/2010:20 amKIX - YVR
1 stop23h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/17$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:30 amYVR - KIX
1 stop22h 05mSichuan Airlines
Thu 10/24:00 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop21h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/16$946
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:45 pmYVR - KIX
1 stop13h 35mANA
Tue 10/282:10 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop16h 35mANA
Deal found 4/17$958
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amYVR - KIX
2 stops23h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/136:45 amKIX - YVR
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:20 pmYVR - KIX
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/64:50 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,021
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:30 amYVR - KIX
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/510:00 amKIX - YVR
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,047
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:30 pmYVR - KIX
1 stop14h 30mKorean Air
Wed 10/226:20 pmKIX - YVR
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$1,067
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:35 pmYVR - KIX
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Fri 10/312:00 pmKIX - YVR
2 stops24h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,102

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Vancouver Intl

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Kansai Intl

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Return

Price

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/19

10:25 am-8:20 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/26

11:35 am-12:40 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$818

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/10

11:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 10/19

8:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$883

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/17

1:30 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 10/6

6:05 pm-11:25 am

Nonstop9h 20m

$912

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/14

2:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$931

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/11

12:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 10/20

10:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$942

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/18

12:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/2

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$946

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Mon 10/13

4:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 10/28

2:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$958

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/17

2:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 10/6

6:45 am-4:53 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,007

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/22

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 10/6

4:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,021

VancouverOsaka

YVR - KIX

YVRKIX

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/25

12:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/5

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,047

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansai Intl from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (average of $898). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to KIX?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kansai Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kansai Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Osaka Kansai Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 7.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Osaka Kansai Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kansai Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kansai Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansai Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansai Intl. 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 Kansai Intl. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to Osaka, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
845 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport round-trip from $883. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $912, and China Airlines, from $931. Hong Kong Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $422 on XiamenAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hong Kong Airlines from $467 and Cathay Pacific from $611 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $952, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $603. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $769.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (average of $898). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Kansai Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$712Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$794Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$902Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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