Flying from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport.
Sapporo and Osaka are both in the UTC+9 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from CTS to ITM start at 07:40 — the first with JAL. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with ANA. In total, there are 85 weekly New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CTS to ITM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
JAL is your gateway to discovering Osaka (and maybe even some other great corners of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport offered by this popular carrier.
JAL is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 74.67% of services landing as planned, ANA is the most punctual carrier operating CTS to ITM flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTS and ITM:
Sendai Airport
Niigata Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Itami Airport (ITM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport flight is R 1,346. A return ticket is currently R 3,162. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from CTS to ITM by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Of the departures from New Chitose Airport, 69.64% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach New Chitose Airport from central Sapporo, it'll take around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CTS. Whether you have an early flight from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
If you're coming in on a late New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near ITM:
Pick up an Itami Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are popular providers you can book with here.
Improve your chances of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Itami Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Airport to the centre of Osaka has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
June is the most popular month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Osaka in April.
Before locking in your flight from New Chitose Airport to Itami Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTS to ITM in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Osaka. Around 386 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.