San Diego to Okinawa (SAN–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Okinawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 6,532 mi 10h 20m nonstop +16h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and DNA, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to DNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DAL ~13h 54m ANC ~15h 3m HNL ~17h 20m FLL ~19h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → DNA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
DNA → SAN
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Okinawa from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric SAN→DNA SNA→DNA
Distance from SAN – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 10h 20m 9h 21m
Departure OTP 73% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Okinawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Kadena Air Base.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,532 mi / 10,512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance6,532 mi / 10,512 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DNA
Full nameKadena Air Base
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Kadena Air Base take approximately 10h 20m. The route covers 6,532 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to DNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, ANC, HNL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to DNA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to DNA ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,532 miles (10,512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).