Flying from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Sapporo's main airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Sapporo to Naha Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Sapporo and Okinawa (where Naha Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Naha Airport (OKA). This is the most popular route, with Peach Aviation offering a 11:05am departure from CTS to OKA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sapporo to OKA, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Direct flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA) are available from here.
When jetting out of CTS, you can catch a direct flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport with Peach Aviation.
Most travellers choose to fly with Peach Aviation from CTS to OKA.
To reach CTS from central Sapporo, it takes around 1 hour to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to New Chitose Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New Chitose Airport, 69.64% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
OKD is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sapporo. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Sapporo to OKA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Okadama Airport:
74.69% of flights departing Okadama Airport meet their expected arrival time.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Pick up a Naha Airport rental car and explore Okinawa and beyond with your own wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Naha Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA)
₹ 7,965 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Naha Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 17,420. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sapporo to OKA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport (OKA). June is when most people travel to Okinawa. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your Sapporo to OKA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sapporo to Naha Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 19ºC.
More about Okinawa
Start your Okinawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Naha Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Okinawa when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Sayori Park followed by Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Continue your adventure by exploring more of Japan. Naze is around 306 kilometres north-east of Okinawa and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Ogamiyama Observatory.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Okinawa, Chabana is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Coastal Resort, Kotohira Shrine and Paradise Beach.
