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 31 minutes. Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Okinawa 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport start from 09:50 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is the 16:30 service with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 145 services every week between PVG and OKA.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Okinawa (and seeing more of Japan!) is straightforward with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the PVG - OKA route include:
Kansai International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Japan, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PVG to OKA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport is 65 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 126 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to OKA.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 49 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Reserve a hotel close to OKA if you're on a late flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
From Naha Airport, Okinawa is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 43 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Okinawa in February.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Naha Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Okinawa, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PVG to OKA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Okinawa
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Okinawa right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from PVG to OKA:
越来グスク and Minamitobarukominkan Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Okinawa to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Awase polder.
Complete your Okinawa trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Naha Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Okinawa.