Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Tokyo and Sapporo follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Each week, there are 114 Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 06:10 Jetstar Japan flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:10 with Peach Aviation.
Leave enough time to make your NRT to CTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as May? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sapporo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Japan:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Peach on this route.
Jetstar Japan is the most punctual carrier that operates NRT to CTS flights, with 75.67% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between NRT and CTS include:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Right now, 30 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 59 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NRT to CTS.
The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
73% of flights that leave from Tokyo Narita Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Tokyo Narita Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to NRT:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and chase adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Sapporo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NRT to CTS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Aomori to tick off its leading sights. From Jomon Jiyukan to Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Morioka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without a visit to Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.