Flying from Toronto to Sapporo: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Sapporo. Check out your options for departing Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll be arriving in Sapporo.
Sapporo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Toronto to Sapporo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sapporo
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Toronto to Sapporo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Sapporo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Sapporo:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Toronto to Sapporo flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour.
Consider staying in a hotel near CTS if you have a late flight from Toronto to Sapporo. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a New Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own 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 ahead of your Toronto to Sapporo flight.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. After your flight from Toronto to Sapporo, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD can help you lock in a better rate.
Okadama Airport can be found at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
April is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Sapporo, while June is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Sapporo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Toronto to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Sapporo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sapporo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.