Travelling from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Sapporo.
You can choose from six weekly Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CTS to PVG flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, so jetting off to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Spring Airlines on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that offers CTS to PVG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CTS and PVG:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is R 2,260. A round-trip fare right now is R 4,699. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CTS to PVG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CTS to PVG.
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Handy information about Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
CTS's address is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Of all flights departing from Sapporo Chitose Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Sapporo Chitose Airport from central Sapporo, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CTS:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTS to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.