$496 Cheap flight deals from Birmingham (BHM) to Okinawa Island (OKA)

Birmingham's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport serves more than 3 million passengers every year. It is located five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham at 5900 Messer Airport Highway. American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways provide domestic and international flights.

Airport Parking Information

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers more than 5,000 hourly, daily and long-term parking spaces as well as complimentary shuttles. Parking costs $1 per hour, or up to $24 per day, in the hourly and daily sections and $10 per day in the long-term parking section. A cell phone lot with 40 free parking spaces allows people to wait in their cars when they are picking someone up.

Ground Transportation Information

If you prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available. Birmingham has a bus system with a one-time fare of $1.25 or $3 for an all-day pass. The airport also offers limousine and shuttle services. Not only can Orbitz.com help you plan your air travel, but it can also help you plan your ground transportation.

Birmingham Airport Restaurants

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport features many restaurant options. Charley's Steakery, Pizza Hut Express, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Quiznos and Starbucks are all available if you want to catch a bite to eat while waiting for your flight. There is also a gift shop and newspaper stand. Check Orbitz.com for cheap flights from Birmingham the next time you are planning a trip.

Okinawa Airport Information

You can get great deals on cheap flights to Okinawa through Orbitz.com. Okinawa Airport, or Naha Airport, is located 2.5 miles west of downtown Naha and serves domestic flights via airlines such as Japan Transocean Air, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines and Ryukyu Air Commuter. International flights are served by Hong Kong Express Airways, China Airline, China Eastern Airline and Asiana Airline. The airport boasts two terminals 100 meters apart, with domestic flights handled at the main terminals.

Transportation From Okinawa Airport

Besides cheap air tickets, Orbitz.com will also arrange for low-cost transportation from the airport to Naha via the Okinawa Urban Monorail. Car rental companies, shuttle buses and limousines provide transportation services. The monorail will cost between JPY200 and JPY290, while taxi services charge JPY1000 to Naha Bus Terminal, located 2.4 miles away. The services are accessible from outside the main terminal.

Okinawa Weather Information

Okinawa's climate is primarily subtropical, with much of the year being rainy and humid. The hottest month in Okinawa is August, with an average high of 87 º F. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 56 º F.

Major Attractions in Okinawa

While in Okinawa, you can experience nature by visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which is the second largest aquarium in the world. Other popular places include Pineapple Park, Seifa Utaki, Hedo Point and Shurijo Castle. If you enjoy diving and snorkeling, the best time to visit is between June and August. Before making your travel plans, search Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Okinawa, hotel deals and popular vacation spots.