Travelling from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Sapporo and Osaka share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Each week, there are 335 New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, go for the 07:25 ANA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:25 with ANA.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CTS to KIX flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport, so jetting off to Osaka (and then visiting more of Japan!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Jetstar Japan on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CTS to KIX flights is ANA. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.24% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CTS and KIX include:
Haneda Airport
Sendai Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
At the moment, R 614 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,230. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CTS to KIX, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CTS to KIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New Chitose Airport, 69.64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sapporo to New Chitose Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CTS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're coming in on a late New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near KIX:
Grab a Kansai International Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top providers to choose from here.
Increase the odds of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTS to KIX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among its highlights.