Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles, where Los Angeles International Airport is located. Sapporo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LAX to Sapporo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LAX to Sapporo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo flight is 247 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 689 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from LAX to Sapporo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo ticket.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from LAX to Sapporo.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is about 10 kilometres from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
After stepping off your LAX to Sapporo flight, rest your head at a hotel near OKD. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Sapporo Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, head to Sapporo in December.
Lock in a Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX 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
After booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sapporo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
If you're ready to explore another side of Japan, head for Morioka, about 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike are the start of reasons to visit.