Osaka End April 2017

[pkjames]

Hi all,

first time posting here :x

So as per title, i am planning a trip to Osaka (first time) this coming April 2017.

I use skyscanner>direct flights only but manage to find only Jetstar, which has the best deal and timing. Is this normal? Or should i wait abit longer for better deals?

Thanks.

 

[deodorant]

Why end April? Should target early April for Sakura, no?

 

[nemo88]

Why end April? Should target early April for Sakura, no?

Maybe that's the only time TS has available or is going there for an event at that time. People go to Japan for more than sakura and koyo!

TS for direct flights you are pretty much limited to Singapore Airlines. I believe Jetstar connects via TPE, so I'm surprised you got that as an option. SQ has good deals to Japan but if you are looking for sub $600 options then you'll have to fly with stopovers. So far Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines seem to offer excellent deals, you can see what pp are paying in the sticky airline promo thread up top.

 

[pkjames]

Why end April? Should target early April for Sakura, no?

er... 1 of my friend have ICT during early april and anyway we all guy go so not quite a sakura fans ba haha. Thanks for the concern

 

[nemo88]

Ok let's perhaps clear up some terminology....

Non-stop to Osaka, only Singapore Airlines
Direct flight (same plane throughout), includes Jetstar. But Jetstar does not fly non-stop, plane stops in Taipei.

All other airlines you take to Osaka will involve a change of planes.

Happy to learn of more non-stop or direct flights from Singapore to Osaka

 

[pkjames]

Ok let's perhaps clear up some terminology....

Non-stop to Osaka, only Singapore Airlines
Direct flight (same plane throughout), includes Jetstar. But Jetstar does not fly non-stop, plane stops in Taipei.

All other airlines you take to Osaka will involve a change of planes.

Happy to learn of more non-stop or direct flights from Singapore to Osaka

U mean the above picture, with the 8hrs flight will stop at taipei 1st?

 

[nemo88]

Correct. Check the sector on Jetstar's website directly, it will list the stopover in TPE. Flight time to Osaka is only 6+hrs, so this is not a non-stop though because it is the same plane the total travel time will be less than other airlines where you have to change planes.

That's why I say direct is not equal to non-stop, so if you want non-stop you only have SQ to choose from.

 

[pkjames]

Correct. Check the sector on Jetstar's website directly, it will list the stopover in TPE. Flight time to Osaka is only 6+hrs, so this is not a non-stop though because it is the same plane the total travel time will be less than other airlines where you have to change planes.

That's why I say direct is not equal to non-stop, so if you want non-stop you only have SQ to choose from.

ooo this is interesting. thx for the clarification

 

[LIN_JOEL]

U mean the above picture, with the 8hrs flight will stop at taipei 1st?

3K723, it will stop at Taipei for 50 to 55mins.
If u notice, beside ur flight destination timing there's 1stop (2 aeroplane tail icon) with a ?
When u click on it, it will show u where they stop before heading to osaka and the transit timing.
For 22 april 2017, only 15:45pm flight 3K695 transit Hong Kong and need change of aircraft whereby the 3 earlier flight will transit Taipei using same aircraft.

 

[pkjames]

3K723, it will stop at Taipei for 50 to 55mins.
If u notice, beside ur flight destination timing there's 1stop (2 aeroplane tail icon) with a ?
When u click on it, it will show u where they stop before heading to osaka and the transit timing.
For 22 april 2017, only 15:45pm flight 3K695 transit Hong Kong and need change of aircraft whereby the 3 earlier flight will transit Taipei using same aircraft.

ooo, but they like that put wont confuse customer meh? like scam like that sia

 

[LIN_JOEL]

ooo, but they like that put wont confuse customer meh? like scam like that sia

Its DIRECT because u using the same flight and can dun disembark during the short transit. It did stated 1 Stop.

 

[pkjames]

Its DIRECT because u using the same flight and can dun disembark during the short transit. It did stated 1 Stop.

hmm i think i get wat u guys mean. i believe that skyscanner didnt state that (or maybe im blind or something ) but when i click on the price then direct me to jetstar official website, it did mention will stop at taipei.

haha, really appreciate the helps. luckily i come here and ask 1st b4 taking any further steps

 

[pkjames]

Btw, why only SQ have directs flights to osaka ah? My corlicks who went last yr said that JAL or ANA (not sure about cathay) have direct flights leh.

 

[deodorant]

Btw, why only SQ have directs flights to osaka ah? My corlicks who went last yr said that JAL or ANA (not sure about cathay) have direct flights leh.

Direct doesn't necessarily mean non-stop, could be a terminology difference between you and your colleagues.

google flights link

 

[nemo88]

If JAL or ANA had non-stops it would only have been seasonal, but as their hub is in Tokyo, it is not as efficient a business model for them to fly direct between Singapore and another Japanese airport. They have a strong domestic network to help pax connect, SQ does not. This is why SQ flies non-stop to other cities as well, like Nagoya and Fukuoka, and even Chitose on a seasonal basis.

 

[pkjames]

If JAL or ANA had non-stops it would only have been seasonal, but as their hub is in Tokyo, it is not as efficient a business model for them to fly direct between Singapore and another Japanese airport. They have a strong domestic network to help pax connect, SQ does not. This is why SQ flies non-stop to other cities as well, like Nagoya and Fukuoka, and even Chitose on a seasonal basis.

Ooo..that explains. Sian sia, have to start from scratch again :|