San Francisco to Okinawa (SFO–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Okinawa
Route information for SFO to DNA.
+16h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → DNA
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
DNA → SFO
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Okinawa from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric SFO→DNA SJC→DNA
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 47%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Kadena Air Base.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
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.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Okinawa route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to DNA flights.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from DNA to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).