Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located. Sapporo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PDX to Sapporo flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Travelling from central Portland to PDX takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near PDX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Portland International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination on time.
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sapporo
₹ 40,232 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Sapporo flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 68,060. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from PDX to Sapporo, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 56 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour.
Look into staying at a hotel close to CTS if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Hit the road running by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from PDX to Sapporo.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
After your flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near OKD. Unwind and get cosy after your PDX to Sapporo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Sapporo in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Portland International Airport to Sapporo flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are leading attractions which should feature on every Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its leading sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Akita, about 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are the start of reasons to visit.
