Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sendai.
Choose from eight weekly Sendai Airport to Naha Airport flights. The 11:55 departure with ANA is the earliest flight available. ANA operates the last service of the day at 11:55.
Leave plenty of time to make your SDJ to OKA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
ANA offers direct flights from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Okinawa — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with ANA on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SDJ to OKA flights is ANA.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SDJ and OKA include:
Itami Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sendai Airport to Naha Airport flight is ₹ 7,402. A return fare right now is ₹ 15,331. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDJ to OKA, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SDJ to OKA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
You'll find SDJ at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
83.78% of flights departing from Sendai Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SDJ.
To get to Sendai Airport from central Sendai, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SDJ:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sendai Airport to Naha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Grab a Naha Airport rental car and discover Okinawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Naha Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
The address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport to central Okinawa has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Sendai Airport to Naha Airport for August if you want to go to Okinawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SDJ to OKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre, Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Japan, consider 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 key reasons to visit.
