How to find cheap flights from Sapporo
Pick up a one-way flight from Sapporo for just ₹ 1,517. This is the cheapest price currently available for a departure from Sapporo Chitose.
Return fares start at ₹ 3,293.
Tokyo Narita is the cheapest city you can fly into from Sapporo.
Where you leave from in Sapporo can make all the difference to the fare. Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) are worth comparing for the best deal.
Have the best deals come straight to you by setting up a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices go down.
Find cheaper plane tickets from Sapporo by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international journeys, and one to three months ahead for domestic routes.
If you know where you want to jet off to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will display flight prices to all airports in or around your destination.
Alternatively, let the lowest fares decide your next stop. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Sapporo to discover where your budget will take you.
Flying from Sapporo: what you need to know
All departures from Sapporo use the local UTC+9 time zone.
Leading airlines flying from Sapporo are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
ANA (All Nippon Airways): Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
J-Air: Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Peach: Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Visiting another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your length of stay, passport and travel plans, so check well in advance. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
Best time to fly from Sapporo
June is usually when flights departing from Sapporo are at their cheapest.
More people jet off in August compared to other months. You'll typically pay higher fares during peak times like this.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Sapporo leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Sapporo
Pack your bags and head off to Seoul, Taipei or Busan. They're among the most popular international cities to fly to from Sapporo.
If you'd prefer to keep things closer to home, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya are standout choices.
Want more than a city break? South Korea, Taiwan and China are among the most visited countries for travellers flying from Sapporo.
The shortest flight out of Sapporo is to Hakodate, which takes around 40 minutes.
Leaving from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The majority of flights from Sapporo take off from Sapporo Chitose Airport. CTS is around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take roughly 35 minutes to get there from the centre using public transport. When driving, it's about 45 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers fly with when departing from Sapporo Chitose Airport:
Staying close to CTS can make the start of your trip a lot smoother. Portom International Hokkaido and Air Terminal Hotel are handy options if your flight leaves first thing.
Flying out of Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
Around 6 kilometres from the city centre, Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) is another option when searching for flight tickets from Sapporo.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 25 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so.
You can travel to your next destination from OKD with any of these airlines:
If you'd like to be close to your departure gate before your flight from Sapporo, these hotels near Sapporo Okadama Airport are ready to check you in: