How to find cheap flights to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, R 9,864 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to New Chitose Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CTS for R 17,427.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Sapporo, where New Chitose Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Sapporo. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Sapporo, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to New Chitose Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Sapporo
The cheapest month to board a flight to Sapporo is typically May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CTS.
January is the most popular month for flights to CTS. It's an ideal time to see Sapporo at its busiest and best.
December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Sapporo then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Sapporo, with averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Ranging from -11ºC (12ºF) to -1ºC (30ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
May is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Sapporo.
The wettest time of year is January. Visit then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Sapporo in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to New Chitose Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your CTS plane ticket with Juneyao Airlines. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
The timezone at CTS is UTC+9.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near New Chitose Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to CTS:
New Chitose Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This percentage measures how often departing flights from CTS touch down when expected.
Getting to central Sapporo from New Chitose Airport (CTS)
CTS is about 48 kilometres from central Sapporo.
After landing from your flight to CTS, driving to the centre will take around 45 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Sapporo comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Sapporo highlights
These top attractions have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Sapporo:
Hokkaido Shrine: Around 3 kilometres west of the centre in Chūō-ku, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Yurigahara Park World Garden: Head to this park when you're craving a slower moment in Sapporo. It's roughly 8 kilometres north of the centre in Kita-ku.
Mount Moiwa Observation Deck: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Minami-ku, it's well worth visiting for the full Sapporo experience.
How to get to Chitose from New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Chitose is around 14 kilometres from CTS. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Travelling from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Ishikari
Ishikari is about 80 kilometres from New Chitose Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Japan
Up for more exploring? Aomori offers a fresh angle on your visit to Japan. It's around 225 kilometres south of Sapporo and features Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum. The closest airport to this city is Aomori Airport (AOJ).
Kushiro is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Japan. You'll find it around 225 kilometres east of Sapporo. Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido and Harutori-ko Nature Centre are among the highlights.
Round out your journey with Chitose. Roughly 14 kilometres west of Sapporo, Shikotsu Lake Sky Road, Steiff Discovery Walk and Chitose Salmon Aquarium are reasons to visit.
