Flying from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Shanghai's main base, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA).
The average time for a direct Shanghai to Naha Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Shanghai. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa.
The busiest route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Naha Airport (OKA), with 18 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PVG to OKA is the 9:50am China Eastern Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11:40am with China Eastern Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to OKA.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This leading airline operates services from PVG.
The top choice among passengers flying between PVG and OKA is China Eastern.
China Eastern takes the top spot for on-time performance. A dependable 91.89% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport, check out these options when leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to OKA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near OKA and turn out the lights sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Shanghai to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
The centre of Okinawa is around 23 kilometres from Naha Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, 75 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Naha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 147 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to OKA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Shanghai to Naha Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Okinawa. March is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Naha Airport (OKA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Shanghai to OKA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Okinawa to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Naha Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Okinawa
Start your Okinawa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Naha Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Okinawa must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to WWII Japanese Okinawa Surrender Site.
Explore more of Japan
Squeeze more into your Japan trip by exploring beyond Okinawa. About 306 kilometres away to the northeast, Naze is another awesome city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Ogamiyama Observatory while you're there.