Flying from New York to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from New York to CTS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to CTS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to New Chitose Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to New Chitose Airport, browse these options when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to CTS flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
71% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to New Chitose Airport flight:
Flights that take off from LGA make it to their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Have a late flight from New York to New Chitose Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near CTS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to New Chitose Airport flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
New Chitose Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, 412 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to New Chitose Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 770 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to CTS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap New York to New Chitose Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from New York to New Chitose Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Sapporo. January is when most people book flights from New York to New Chitose Airport (CTS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a New York to CTS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to New Chitose Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from New York to New Chitose Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Hokkaido Shrine and Odori Park are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mount Moiwa Observation Deck.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Sapporo. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 225 kilometres east of Sapporo, Kushiro is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido and Harutori-ko Nature Centre.