Flying from New York to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Naha Airport (OKA), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
Naha Airport is located in Okinawa. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to OKA.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to OKA departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Naha Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Naha Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to OKA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Naha Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Naha Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near OKA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Naha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Okinawa and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Naha Airport (OKA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Naha Airport is 336 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 763 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to OKA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Naha Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to OKA.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from New York to Naha Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from New York to Naha Airport (OKA)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Naha Airport (OKA), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Okinawa based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your New York to OKA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Naha Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Okinawa
Start your Okinawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Naha Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Okinawa when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Sayori Park followed by Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Add a new chapter to your Japan adventure with a visit to Naze, located around 306 kilometres north-east of Okinawa. Ogamiyama Observatory is just one of the popular sights to put on your must-do list.
Chabana is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Okinawa. No journey is complete without experiencing Coastal Resort, Kotohira Shrine and Paradise Beach.