Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo one hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to CTS start from 08:00 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:50 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 26 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PVG to CTS flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Sapporo, Japan. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Spring Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for PVG to CTS flights is Juneyao Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport. These are the top stopovers between PVG and CTS:
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Haneda Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is 62 €. A return plane ticket right now is 137 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PVG to CTS.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PVG to CTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider booking a hotel near CTS if you have a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and discover more of Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to CTS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its top attractions. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.