Travelling from New York to Okayama Airport (OKJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Okayama is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of New York. Okayama Airport is located in Okayama.
Your flight from New York to OKJ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to OKJ with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and OKJ include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Okayama Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Okayama Airport. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is one of the main options between Newark Liberty International Airport and OKJ.
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to OKJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Okayama Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near OKJ if you're catching a late flight from New York to Okayama Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
The address for OKJ is Nichioji 県道61号線, Kita Ward.
Getting from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to central Okayama
Okayama Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Okayama. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Currently, R 10,000 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Okayama Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 20,498. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to OKJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Okayama Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from New York to Okayama Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from New York to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Okayama Airport (OKJ). February is when most people travel to Okayama. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Book a New York to OKJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Okayama to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Okayama Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Okayama
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Okayama Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Okayama:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Okayama when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Itsukushima Shrine followed by Kiyomizudera and Okayama Korakuen.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Okayama. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 290 kilometres east of Okayama. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are the start of reasons to visit.
