Flying from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ). Explore your options for leaving from New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD), the city's main airports.
Take a direct Sapporo to Yamagata Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Yamagata's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Yamagata Airport is located in Yamagata.
The busiest route is from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. Fuji Dream Airlines operates a 12:25pm departure between CTS and GAJ.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Sapporo to GAJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Go straight to your destination from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Nonstop flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) are available from here.
When leaving from CTS, you can take a direct flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport with Fuji Dream Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Fuji Dream Airlines from CTS to GAJ.
The distance from central Sapporo to CTS is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near New Chitose Airport:
69.64% of flights taking off from New Chitose Airport land at their destination on time.
CTS's address is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to OKD from Sapporo's centre in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to GAJ flight:
74.69% of flights out of Okadama Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find OKD at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Book a hotel close to GAJ if you're catching a late flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Yamagata Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Orix, NIPPON Rent A Car or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Yamagata and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Sapporo to Yamagata Airport flight.
GAJ is located at 3008 Hanyu, Higashine.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
R 1,385 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport. A return flight starts at R 2,765. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sapporo to GAJ.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ). Visit Yamagata in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Sapporo to GAJ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Yamagata, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Yamagata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Yamagata right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport:
Your visit to Yamagata should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Frost Covered Trees of Zao, Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Central Run) and Risshaku-ji Temple.
Explore more of Japan
Yamagata has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Yamagata, a visit to Saitama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Nara Park, Kichijoji and Sakura Park.
Where to next? Make your way to Yono. It's roughly 290 kilometres south of Yamagata and features highlights including Nishitani Park and Enjoin.
