Travelling from Seattle to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city operates on the UTC+9 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to CTS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to CTS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Seattle to CTS flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to New Chitose Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to New Chitose Airport flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
Central Sapporo is around 48 kilometres from New Chitose Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to New Chitose Airport is 394 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 780 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to CTS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Seattle to New Chitose Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
December is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to New Chitose Airport (CTS), while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Sapporo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Seattle to CTS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to New Chitose Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to New Chitose Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Hokkaido Shrine, Odori Park and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are essential stops on your Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 225 kilometres south to Aomori to tick off its popular sights. From Jomon Jiyukan to Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kushiro is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres east of Sapporo. No journey is complete without experiencing Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido and Harutori-ko Nature Centre.