Travelling from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Okinawa is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to OKA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to OKA flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Naha Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that rate is 68%.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
Book a hotel close to OKA if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Naha Airport rental car and explore Okinawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Vancouver to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
Naha Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Okinawa. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA)
At the moment, R 6,398 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Naha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,678. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to OKA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Vancouver to Naha Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Vancouver to OKA.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA). December is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to OKA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Naha Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Okinawa
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Okinawa:
Your Okinawa trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Sayori Park, Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Extend your Japan adventure with a visit to Naze, located about 306 kilometres northeast of Okinawa. Ogamiyama Observatory is just one of the top attractions to put on your itinerary.