Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Give yourself enough time to make your ADL to CTS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a popular stop between ADL and CTS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
R 6,402 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Return flights start at R 12,641. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ADL to CTS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ADL to CTS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
When it comes to Adelaide Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ADL:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to the centre of Sapporo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
When booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to New Chitose Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to CTS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Japan, consider Akita, roughly 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are key highlights.