Flying from Naha Airport (OKA) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is one hour ahead of Okinawa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OKA to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Naha Airport to Cairns Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between OKA and CNS:
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Naha Airport (OKA) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
At the moment, $425 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Naha Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $932. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from OKA to CNS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Naha Airport to Cairns Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OKA to CNS.
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Handy information about Naha Airport (OKA)
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
72.17% of flights taking off from Naha Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Naha Airport from central Okinawa, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near OKA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Naha Airport to Cairns Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Book a hotel close to CNS if you have a late Naha Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairns Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and find adventure across Cairns and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cairns. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Naha Airport to Cairns Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cairns in February.
Book your flight from Naha Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to go to Cairns during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OKA to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
If you want to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Bowen, about 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are the start of reasons to visit.