Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.This is the best deal we’ve seen to Japan in quite some time. Currently, you can book 1 or 2-stop flights on United from Boston to Osaka for just $460 round-trip. NYC is priced a bit higher at $610 round-trip, but that’s still a phenomenal deal. Osaka is a very short train ride away from Kyoto, but it’s also a fantastic destination in and of itself. It’s also just a 2.5-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, so you can easily combine both cities in one trip. Note that you’d need to fly in and out of Osaka to get this fare, however.Airline: UnitedRoute: BOS and NYC to KIXCost: $460+ round-trip in economyDates: February 2016 through April 2016Booking Link: OrbitzPay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are a few examples of what you can book:Boston (BOS) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) for $460 on United:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Boston (BOS) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) for $460 on United.Newark (EWR) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) for $610 on United:Newark (EWR) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) for $610 on United.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.H/T: The Flight DealIf you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
