Flying from Chicago to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Okinawa is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Chicago to OKA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? High seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to OKA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to OKA flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Naha Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Naha Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Naha Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
Naha Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Okinawa. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, R 7,401 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Naha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,521. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to OKA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Naha Airport (OKA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Okinawa. March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Naha Airport (OKA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Chicago to OKA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Okinawa, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Naha Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Okinawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Okinawa right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Naha Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, Historical Park and WWII Japanese Okinawa Surrender Site are leading attractions which should feature on any good Okinawa itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Get the most out of your Japan getaway by venturing beyond Okinawa. Around 306 kilometres away to the northeast, Naze is another terrific city to add to your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Ogamiyama Observatory while you're there.
