Jetstar to fly direct from Sydney to Japan’s food capital
Wednesday, 15 November 2023: Jetstar is launching direct flights between Sydney and Osaka (Kansai), offering more than 100 thousand low fares seats every year between the two popular destinations.
From 1 April 2024*, the low-cost carrier will take-off three times a week using its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners – the first time in 15 years that Jetstar has flown the direct route.
The announcement follows news Jetstar will also start four weekly return flights between Brisbane and Osaka from 2 February 2024.
Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully, said the arrival of more Airbus A321neo LRs has meant the low-cost carrier has been able to redeploy its Boeing 787s and further grow its international network.
“This is the eighth international service we’ve launched or announced in the past year and our third new service between Australia and Japan.”
“Japan has always been a top holiday spot for our customers, so we know they’ll be excited to have easy access to this incredible Japanese city.
“Known as the food capital of Japan, Osaka’s also famous for its nightlife, architecture and history, and is fast becoming a must-see destination for Aussie travelers.
“And in return, the launch of this new service means Jetstar will be the only airline to fly from Osaka to Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns – the three most popular cities for Japanese tourists.”
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
1 – 7 April 2024 (daylight saving)
| Flight # | Frequency | From | To | Depart | Arrive |
| JQ13 | Tue, Thu, Sat | SYD | KIX | 11:20 | 19:00 |
| JQ14 | Mon, Wed, Fri | KIX | SYD | 21:00 | 08:35 + 1 day |
8 April – 5 October 2024
| Flight # | Frequency | From | To | Depart | Arrive |
| JQ13 | Tue, Thu, Sat | SYD | KIX | 10:20 | 19:00 |
| JQ14 | Mon, Wed, Fri | KIX | SYD | 21:00 | 07:35 + 1 day |
^Available until sold out. Fares are one-way. Prices based on payment by PayID, Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card, or bookings redeemed only in Qantas Points through jetstar.com. For other payment options, a Payment Fee applies. See jetstar.com/fees. Checked baggage not included. Selected travel dates and conditions apply.
*Subject to government and regulatory approvals
About Jetstar Group
Jetstar first took to the skies in 2004 and has since flown more than 350 million customers across an extensive international and domestic network. The Jetstar Group is made up of Jetstar Airways (subsidiary of the Qantas Group) in Australia and New Zealand, Jetstar Asia in Singapore, and Jetstar Japan in Japan. A leading low-fares airline, Jetstar is committed to offering everyday low fares to enable more people to fly to more places, more often. As one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing airline brands, Jetstar was voted Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia Pacific in 2021 and was recognized for its excellent flight safety records and services when listed on the "2022 World's Top 10 LCC" released by Airline Ratings.