Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJC to OKA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Naha Airport (OKA)
R 7,243 is the best price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,651. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJC to OKA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC land at their destination as scheduled 84.69% of the time.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJC? If you're catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Naha Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car to explore Okinawa and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Okinawa. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Okinawa in February.
Book your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Naha Airport for August if you want to visit Okinawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to OKA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Okinawa, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 18 kilometres south-west to Naha to tick off its top sights. From Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre to Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Japan, head for Ginowan, roughly 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. 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 are the start of reasons to visit.
