Flying from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to OKA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to OKA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Naha Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near OKA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own speed with a Naha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and find adventure across Okinawa and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA)
Rs94,480 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Naha Airport. Return flights start at Rs187,618. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to OKA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport (OKA). June is the most popular month to visit Okinawa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to OKA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Naha Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC.
More about Okinawa
Start your Okinawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Naha Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Okinawa when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Sayori Park followed by Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Seek out new adventure and explore more of Japan. Naze is around 306 kilometres north-east of Okinawa and is full of exciting things to do, including Ogamiyama Observatory.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Japan, head for Chabana, about 121 kilometres north-east of Okinawa. Coastal Resort, Kotohira Shrine and Paradise Beach are the start of reasons to visit.