Flying from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver. New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to CTS.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
72% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to CTS flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to New Chitose Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that rate is 68%.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and see more of Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to New Chitose Airport flight.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
Central Sapporo is around 48 kilometres from New Chitose Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
₹ 29,829 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 57,679. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to CTS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Vancouver to New Chitose Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS). January is the most popular month to visit Sapporo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in June.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your Vancouver to CTS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Sapporo when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Fushimi Inari Shrine followed by Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip to Aomori will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Inari Shrine, Jomon Jiyukan and Kohrakuen.
If you want to check out another corner of Japan, consider Kushiro, about 225 kilometres east of Sapporo. Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Otokuinaka Shrine and Shinsei Park are the start of reasons to visit.
