Flying from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main options.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city operates in the UTC+9 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes approximately 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Split up your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and CTS are:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to CTS, take it easy in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Book a hotel close to CTS if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
New Chitose Airport to the centre of Sapporo takes about 59 minutes in a car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport is C$398. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$715. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Vancouver to CTS. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
Finding flight tickets from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sapporo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Sapporo. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Vancouver to CTS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to experience Sapporo is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
Complete your Sapporo trip with a car rental
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