Mumbai to Osaka at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Mumbai to Osaka in the last two weeks is ₹65,998 (return, 8 nights) for Tue 1 Dec, about 18% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, December is the cheapest and March the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Bangkok, and take from 9h 40m.
Osaka has its best weather from March to May and October to November.
Common stops: Tokyo, Hong Kong, BangkokCheapest airlines lately: ANA, Cathay Pacific, Star Flyer, Thai Lion Air
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 8 nights), with Osaka's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | Check live above | 22° / 17°wet, 212 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | Check live above | 17° / 11°some rain, 77 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026 | ₹65,998 return, 8 nights · Tue 1 Dec | 12° / 6°some rain, 65 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | Check live above | 9° / 4°some rain, 58 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | ₹65,998 return, 8 nights · Sat 27 Feb | 10° / 3°some rain, 68 mm | Off-season | |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹76,256 return, 8 nights · Sun 21 Mar | 14° / 6°rainy spells, 113 mm | Peak | HoliGood Friday weekendCherry blossom (expected) |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 18° / 11°rainy spells, 132 mm | Peak | Cherry blossom (expected)Indian summer holidaysGolden Week |
| May 2027Best weather | Check live above | 22° / 15°wet, 184 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidaysGolden Week |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 26° / 19°wet, 230 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 24°wet, 209 mm | Shoulder | Rainy season (tsuyu): grey, humid and drizzly from early June to mid-July. |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 25°wet, 154 mm | Shoulder | Obon |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 22°wet, 207 mm | Off-season | Typhoon season: storms can stop flights and trains, most often in August and September. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Osaka, and the rushes that push up fares out of Mumbai.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 27 Mar – 9 Apr · expectedCherry blossom (expected)In an average year Osaka's cherry trees open around 27 Mar and reach full bloom around 4 Apr. The 2027 forecast comes out in early spring.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 29 Apr – 5 MayGolden WeekJapan's biggest holiday run (1-5 May is five days off in a row): trains, flights and hotels are packed and prices peak.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Osaka?
Of the months our scanner has priced, December 2026 is the cheapest: ₹65,998 (return, 8 nights) for Tue 1 Dec. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Osaka?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 9h 40m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Osaka?
Recently the cheapest fares were on ANA, Cathay Pacific, Star Flyer, Thai Lion Air and THAI.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
The best weather in Osaka is from March to May and October to November. Cherry blossom season, usually late March to early April; Kyoto, 30 minutes away, is at its most crowded. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is March to April and November. The quietest months are February, June and September.
How far ahead should I book Mumbai to Osaka flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on East Asia routes, fares 3-5 weeks before departure ran 10% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Mumbai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.