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Flights from San Francisco to Okinawa
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Okinawa. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Taipei, about 15h 35m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 35m
San Francisco to Okinawa at a glance
Fastest journey15h 35mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Okinawa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Tokyo (HND) OKA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines
Sat01:15 SFO04:19 HND2h 11m connection06:30 HND08:50 OKAAll Nippon Airways
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SFO Taipei (TPE) OKA
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air
Fri01:15 SFO05:44 TPE1h 01m connection06:45 TPE09:01 OKAEVA Air
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SFO Seoul (ICN) OKA
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
Sun03:45 SFO08:11 ICN1h 34m connection09:45 ICN11:45 OKAKorean Air
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) OKA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
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SFO Osaka (KIX) OKA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Transocean Air, Jetstar Japan, Peach
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) OKA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,827 km6,103 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 35mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +17hOkinawa vs San Francisco
- Currency in Okinawa
- JPY
- Airports
- SFO → OKA
Flights from San Francisco to Okinawa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Okinawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Okinawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,827 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Okinawa?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Okinawa?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
