Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, making Okinawa one hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to OKA start from 09:50 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 12:10 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, there are 145 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PVG to OKA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Spring Airlines is your ticket to exploring Okinawa (and perhaps some other great parts of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport offered by this popular airline.
Spring Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern Airlines has the best on-time performance for PVG to OKA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PVG and OKA include:
Fukuoka Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Naha Airport (OKA)
ر.ق. 310 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 589. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from PVG to OKA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PVG to OKA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PVG:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Book a hotel near OKA if you're taking a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Naha Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport to the centre of Okinawa has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Okinawa in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to OKA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen 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.
If you want to check out another well-known 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 among the biggest draws.
