Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Okayama Airport (OKJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Okayama is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to OKJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and OKJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Right now, R 8,224 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,734. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to OKJ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to OKJ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Okayama Airport (OKJ)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near OKJ:
Grab a Okayama Airport rental car and discover Okayama and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, NIPPON Rent A Car and Toyota Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Okayama Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
When to fly to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Okayama. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Okayama Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Okayama, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to OKJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Okayama is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres east of Okayama, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 274 kilometres east of Okayama. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among its highlights.
