Flying from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Sapporo's main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS). Explore your departure options from this terminal when reserving your flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA).
Take a direct Sapporo to Naha Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours.
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa.
The most popular route is from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Naha Airport (OKA). You can choose from 7 direct services each week. Peach Aviation operates a 11:05am departure between CTS and OKA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sapporo to OKA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can book a direct flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA) departing from New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Peach Aviation is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport taking off from CTS.
Peach ranks first in bookings for flights from CTS to OKA.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo, CTS can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to New Chitose Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
You can get to OKD from central Sapporo in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to OKA flight:
Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find OKD at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near OKA:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Naha Airport flight.
The street address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
Central Okinawa is roughly 23 kilometres from Naha Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA)
₹ 8,208 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Naha Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 16,533. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sapporo to OKA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Sapporo to Naha Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA), while March is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Okinawa based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Sapporo to OKA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Naha Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC.
More about Okinawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Okinawa right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Okinawa when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu followed by Historical Park and WWII Japanese Okinawa Surrender Site.
Explore more of Japan
Seek out new adventure and explore more of Japan. Naze is around 306 kilometres northeast of Okinawa and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Ogamiyama Observatory.
