How to find cheap flights to Sapporo
C$1,019 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Sapporo. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is C$480.
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Search for tickets around four months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Sapporo. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to get to the city, consider taking an indirect route. Sometimes, you can find cheaper plane tickets by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Sapporo
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest day or months to fly.
Plan your trip for August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Visit in March if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to Sapporo are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Sapporo is warmest in August, with averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -11ºC (12ºF) to -1ºC (30ºF).
May comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With seven days of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Sapporo.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to Sapporo: what you need to know
The leading hub for flights into the city is Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS).
Offering direct flights to Sapporo, these major airlines make reaching your destination a breeze:
Sapporo is in the UTC+9 timezone.
After you've booked your tickets, stay somewhere that turns a good trip into a great one. Here are some top hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Sapporo from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
CTS, the city's primary airport, is located about 48 kilometres from central Sapporo.
Once you've landed from your flight to Sapporo, reaching the centre by car will take around 45 minutes.
Roughly 35 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Get some sleep or quickly freshen up after your flight to Sapporo. These hotels near Sapporo Chitose Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Start your Sapporo adventure sooner by picking up a car rental at CTS. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Sapporo highlights
Hop off your flight to Sapporo and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Hokkaido Jingu: Located in Chūō-ku around 3 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is a perfect spot to start your tour of the city.
Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck: Need one more reason to visit Sapporo? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Minami-ku.
Explore more of Japan
There's loads more of Japan begging to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, take off to Aomori. What not to miss? Start with Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum. The city's closest major airport is Aomori Airport (AOJ).
Kushiro could easily become your new favourite place in Japan. You'll find it around 241 kilometres east of Sapporo. Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum Hokkaido (Hokkaidōritsu Kushiro geijutsu-kan) and Lake Harutori-ko nature centre are visitor favourites.
Or head for Chitose, roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Sapporo. Shikotsu Lake Sky Road, Steiff DISCOVERY WALK and Chitose Salmon Aquarium are just the start of the reasons to visit.
Complete your trip with a Sapporo car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Choose from a range of car rentals in Sapporo and go wherever the road takes you. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Sapporo.