Cheap flights from Kanazawa (KMQ)

Hokuriku coast airport serving Kanazawa, Komatsu and the Noto Peninsula

Komatsu Airport sits about 30 km southwest of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture and shares its runway with the JASDF Komatsu Air Base. ANA and JAL operate the daily Tokyo Haneda and Sapporo trunk routes, with seasonal links to Naha. Despite the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension cutting Tokyo rail times, KMQ remains the primary air gateway for the Hokuriku coast, plus limited international service to Seoul and Taipei.

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Airlines flying from Kanazawa (KMQ)

Major carriers: ANA, JAL, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air. Low-cost carriers: Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kanazawa?
January and February, plus November outside the autumn-leaf peak, deliver the cheapest KMQ fares — particularly on the Sapporo route and Asian leisure links. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the precise week each route bottoms out, which can vary by carrier.
Which airlines fly out of KMQ?
ANA and JAL run the domestic Tokyo Haneda, Sapporo Chitose and Naha schedules. Tigerair Taiwan and Jeju Air operate international low-cost services to Taipei and Seoul. Flightmussy compares fares across all four side-by-side without signup, in a single search.
How far is Komatsu Airport from central Kanazawa?
The airport sits about 30 km southwest of Kanazawa, near the city of Komatsu. Hokutetsu limousine buses connect the terminal to Kanazawa Station in roughly 40 minutes, and taxis cover the same route in 35-45 minutes outside rush hour.
What is the IATA code for Kanazawa?
Kanazawa's nearest commercial airport is Komatsu, with IATA code KMQ. Some online booking tools accept ZK9 (the rail/air code) but Google Flights and most flight engines only recognise KMQ. Flightmussy uses KMQ throughout and the free 12-month heatmap covers the full Hokuriku schedule.

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