Cheap flights to Okinawa
The prefecture's main aviation hub is Naha Airport, located just 22 km from the city center. You can get to Okinawa from many parts of the world, with the busiest connections established with major Japanese and Asian metropolises. The leading destinations by number of weekly flights remain Tokyo (650 departures), Osaka (394 departures), and Fukuoka (322 departures).
In total, 57 airlines operate flights to this destination, providing a wide range of routes and fares. The largest carriers are All Nippon Airways, Japan Transocean Air and Peach Airlines. Below on this page, you will find detailed departure city cards with a convenient search feature to help you select the optimal travel option to Okinawa.
Fukuoka — Okinawa
Osaka — Okinawa
Busan — Okinawa
Kagoshima — Okinawa
Takamatsu — Okinawa
Hiroshima — Okinawa
Kumamoto — Okinawa
Komatsu — Okinawa
Yoronjima — Okinawa
Taichung — Okinawa
Okinoerabu — Okinawa
Flight insights to Okinawa
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Okinawa — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Okinawa come from Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. Tokyo leads with around 650 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Okinawa depart from Japan, Taiwan, Republic of China and Korea, Republic Of. Japan alone accounts for about 81% of all direct routes.
- Japanavg $113
- Taiwan, Republic of Chinaavg $106
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $88
- Hong Kongavg $110
- Chinaavg $166
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Okinawa range from Fukuoka at $35 to Taipei at $80 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Okinawa from right now are Fukuoka from $35, Miyako from $36 and Ishigaki from $40.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Okinawa is from Kuala Lumpur at about 5h 22m, followed by Singapore (5h 20m) and Bangkok (4h 34m).
- Kuala Lumpur5h 22m
- Singapore5h 20m
- Bangkok4h 34m
- Sapporo3h 21m
- Miyako3h 2m
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Korea, Republic OfFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Okinawa?
- Regular air services connect the island with 15 main departure cities. These include both major Japanese metropolises and international destinations, including Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Okinawa?
- The most popular routes are Tokyo (650 flights per week), Osaka (394 flights), and Fukuoka (322 flights). High flight intensity is also observed from Nagoya and Taipei.
- How many airlines fly to Okinawa?
- A total of 57 airlines serve these routes. The leading operators by number of flights are All Nippon Airways, Japan Transocean Air, Peach Airlines, and Japan Airlines.
- Which airports serve flights to Okinawa?
- The main international arrival airport is Naha Airport (OKA). It is located 22 kilometers from the city's central district, providing convenient logistics for travelers.
- How can I find cheap tickets to Okinawa?
- To find budget options, look for low-cost carriers like Peach Airlines and Jetstar Japan. It is also recommended to check flights from major Japanese transport hubs, where high competition among 57 carriers contributes to a variety of fares.