We have free tickets to either Ryukyu airport on the main Okinawa island or to Hirara.Your airport terminology is confusing! What are the two Ryukyu Airports? I have never heard the term.
The main airport on Okinawa Island is Naha Airport (also known as Okinawa Airport). And Miyako's airport is commonly known as Miyakojima Airport rather than Hirara Airport.
It is difficult to answer your question without knowing what are the two "Ryukyu Airports". Ryukyu refers to the entire island chain that constitutes Okinawa Prefecture.
1st time to Okinawa, I think there are more to see/do on Ishigaki and Iriomote than on the main island
That is not true. The main island has more to do than any other island. But for the best nature, I recommend Iriomote. For the nicest beaches, I recommend Miyako.
What are the names of the domestic airlines that fly within Okinawa, say from Ryukyu airport or Hirara to either Iriomote or Ishigaki.
ANA and JAL (including Ryukyu Air Commuter and Japan Transocean Air).
My wife doesn't like boats as she gets seasick so we would need to fly between Ishigaki and Iriomote.
That is not possible. Iriomote has no airport.