Flying from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organizing your flight from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Check out your options for leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Paris to Kansai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Paris. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. Air France operates a 1:30pm departure between CDG and KIX.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to KIX, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Kansai International Airport with Air France.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from CDG to KIX.
Air France is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to KIX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take a break from traveling at one of these popular airports:
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Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
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75.56% of flights leaving Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
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The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Kansai International Airport is $382. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $652. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to KIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Affordable Paris to Kansai International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is when most people book flights from Paris to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Plan your visit to Osaka in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Paris to KIX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Kansai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Kansai International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Osaka when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Dotonbori followed by Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometers north-east of Osaka, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Hiroshima is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometers west of Osaka. No journey is complete without visiting Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.