{ "response": { "Key": "ITM-TYO", "orig": { "code": "ITM", "type": "airport", "city": "Osaka", "fullCity": "Osaka, Japan", "airport": "Osaka Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "TYO", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Narita Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "The flight from Osaka to Tokyo is about 290 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 1 hour 15 minutes, with the return leg slightly shorter at 1 hour 10 minutes. Multiple daily departures are available on both ANA and JAL to both Narita and Haneda airports.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo. Japan Airlines (JL) and ANA (NH) both fly nonstop to Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT), with service running daily on all four pairings. The Haneda routes are the busiest — JL operates about 256 weekly flights and NH about 133, while each carrier runs 14 weekly flights to Narita, all with a typical flight time of 75–90 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), the fastest and most-used option to the city center is the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station (about 15 minutes) or the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa Station (about 11 minutes), both seamlessly connecting to the JR Yamanote loop and subway lines. Taxis are readily available but expensive and slower in traffic, while ride-share services are limited due to strict regulations. Car rentals are available but not recommended for city-center travel due to congestion and high parking costs. For most travelers, the train is the clear best choice for speed, cost, and convenience.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/15_hf_000051.html", "title": "Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport - MLIT Japan" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Route", "title": "Haneda Route", "time_published": "2025-08-02T01:46:55Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "favicon": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/common/img/000013562.png", "time_published": "2026-06-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "No red-eye flights operate from Osaka (ITM) to Tokyo — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg were found in the schedule.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) operate non‑stop from Osaka Itami to Tokyo. JAL offers about 256 weekly flights to Haneda, while ANA provides roughly 133 weekly flights to Haneda plus 14 weekly to Narita. Typical one‑way fares are not available in the schedule data.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "For domestic flights in Japan, bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport, a payment method for any baggage fees, and check if any health documents are currently required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda is closest to central Tokyo and ideal for business and domestic flights. Narita is farther east but handles most long‑haul international services and low‑cost carriers." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit, an airside hotel located in Terminal 3 near gate 114, but it is only accessible to international transit or departing passengers with a boarding pass and cannot be used after clearing immigration. Terminals 2 and 3 are open 24 hours with armrest-free benches and cushioned seating for resting, while nearby landside hotels are connected by shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z" }, { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html", "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_to_tokyo_hotel_address_round_trip_private_transfer-XG21GV", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo hotel/address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_transfer_private_transfer_single_way-XBZVQ9", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) Transfer Private Transfer(Single way)", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/about/gallery/", "title": "Gallery - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Inside Haneda Airport Terminal 3 - Hotel in Tokyo", "time_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Narita Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport offers currency exchange counters and ATMs throughout its terminals, with locations in both the domestic Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 as well as the international Terminal 3. Prayer rooms are available at Haneda, including a multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 near the departure gates. Free Wi‑Fi is provided across all terminals, and you can connect by selecting the “HANEDA-FREE-WIFI” network.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_1_Station", "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-10T02:50:49Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/sustainability/social/relief_and_safety/03/index.html", "title": "Facility and Service Information｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/index.html", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2025-12-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "On the Osaka ITM–Tokyo route, Japan Airlines fields Boeing 767s, 737-800s, and 787-8s, while low-cost carriers like Skymark, Spring Airlines Japan, Peach, and Jetstar Japan operate a mix of Airbus A320-family and A321neo jets — though a number of flights show the aircraft type as unspecified. The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, and most flights offer Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Osaka?", "answer": "At Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), the main lounge options are the ANA Lounge and the JAL Sakura Lounge, both located in the central terminal area. Access is typically granted to business class passengers and elite status holders of each respective airline, with some paid entry options available. The ANA Lounge offers a relaxed setting with light snacks, beverages, and workstations, while the JAL Sakura Lounge features a similar range of refreshments, comfortable seating, and shower facilities. Additionally, there is a Priority Pass-affiliated lounge, the Lounge Osaka, which provides complimentary drinks and snacks for members. Note that ITM primarily handles domestic flights, so lounge offerings are more modest than at international hubs.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/osaka-international-itami-intl", "title": "Osaka Itami Airport ITM Lounges - ITM Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/lufthansa-airlines/lufthansa-airlines-itm-terminal-osaka-international-airport/", "title": "Lufthansa Airlines ITM Terminal – Osaka International Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/ibex-airlines/ibex-airlines-itm-terminal-itami-airport/", "title": "Ibex Airlines ITM Terminal, Itami Airport", "time_published": "2024-05-24T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport", "title": "Itami Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:23:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka_Airport", "title": "Osaka Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2024-10-29T14:51:50Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic fares may not include a checked bag, but most standard domestic economy fares allow one free checked bag and a carry‑on. Carry‑on is generally included on all fare types." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Osaka to Tokyo typically offer Economy and Business class, with some airlines providing Premium Economy; flat-bed seats in Business are rare on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same-day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not." } } } }