Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, making Okinawa 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to OKA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport is a sought-after stop between IAD and OKA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport flight is R 11,409. A return ticket is currently R 19,591. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to OKA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near OKA:
Travel at your own speed with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and find adventure across Okinawa and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Naha Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
The address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
From Naha Airport, Okinawa is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Okinawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Naha Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Okinawa, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to OKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Okinawa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. Around 18 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, a visit to Naha will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre, Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部.
Ginowan is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. No journey is complete without visiting ラウンドワンスタジアム沖縄宜野湾店スポッチャ, ラウンドワンスタジアム 沖縄・宜野湾店 カラオケ and ぎのわんマリーナ海の駅.