Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, making Okinawa one hour behind Cairns.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CNS to OKA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport. Kansai International Airport is a top stopover on the CNS to OKA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, ج.م. 12,580 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 24,578. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to OKA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CNS to OKA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights leaving from Cairns Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CNS? If you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairns Airport to Naha Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Pick up 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 top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Okinawa. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Okinawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Naha Airport for August if you want to visit Okinawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to OKA in January if you like 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 discovered once you've taken in the sights of Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here 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.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, Ginowan is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out 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.
