Niigata to Osaka (KIJ–ITM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FW72
FW Ibex
CR7
9:15 AM
JST
10:30 AM
JST
1h 15m
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JL2246
JL Japan
E70
2:45 PM
JST
3:55 PM
JST
1h 10m
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FW74
FW Ibex
CR7
3:55 PM
JST
5:10 PM
JST
1h 15m
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FW90
FW Ibex
CR7
7:10 PM
JST
8:25 PM
JST
1h 15m
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FW71
FW Ibex
CR7
8:40 AM
JST
9:45 AM
JST
1h 5m
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NH3173
NH All Nippon
CR7
2:25 PM
JST
3:25 PM
JST
1h
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FW73
FW Ibex
CR7
2:25 PM
JST
3:25 PM
JST
1h
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NH1661
NH All Nippon
738
3:45 PM
JST
4:45 PM
JST
1h
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FW89
FW Ibex
CR7
5:40 PM
JST
6:40 PM
JST
1h
M T W T F S S
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Niigata to Osaka
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 300 mi 1h 10m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

KIJ–ITM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 300 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIJ–ITM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FW Ibex Airlines 21 CR7 1h15
JL Japan Airlines 7 E70 1h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – FW
E70 Embraer 170 – JL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FW (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: JL (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KIJ to ITM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIJ to ITM.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Osaka from Niigata

Nearby airports with service to Osaka Itami International Airport.
Metric KIJ→ITM GAJ→ITM FKS→ITM
Distance from KIJ 75 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7 14
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 20m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KIJ with service to Osaka Itami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Osaka is 0 hours the same as Niigata.
KIJ: JST · ITM: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Niigata, it's 6:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
300 mi / 482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.

KIJ–ITM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Niigata to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance300 mi / 482 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: KIJ
IATA / ICAOKIJ / RJSN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
Destination: ITM
IATA / ICAOITM / RJOO
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIJ to ITM flights.
Nonstop flights from Niigata Airport to Osaka Itami International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 300 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from KIJ to ITM. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKA, CTS and FUK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ITM to KIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GAJ, FKS and SDJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KIJ to ITM

Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) are connected by nonstop service from Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KIJ to ITM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIJ to ITM ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (482 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Higashine (GAJ), Sukagawa (FKS) and Natori (SDJ).