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Sapporo.751 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 751 €, select.
Sapporo.771 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 10 Feb.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 771 €, select.
Sapporo.781 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 781 €, select.
Sapporo.789 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 789 €, select.
Sapporo.804 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 804 €, select.
Sapporo.840 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 840 €, select.
Sapporo.845 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 845 €, select.
Sapporo.876 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 13 Dec.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 876 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Sapporo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Sapporo flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from 914 €
Jul
from 908 €
Aug
from 751 €
Sep
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Oct
from 840 €
Nov
from 804 €
Dec
from 876 €
Jan
from 887 €
Feb
from 937 €
Mar
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Apr
from 789 €
May
from 910 €

Alternative San Francisco International to Sapporo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Sapporo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Sapporo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found751 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Sapporo: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Sapporo: Sapporo Okadama and Sapporo Chitose.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Sapporo is 751 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Sapporo. But we found flights with one or more stops from 751 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Sapporo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Sapporo is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Sapporo is Sapporo Chitose – which is 39.4 km away from the centre of Sapporo. We've found flights into this airport from 751 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo on Monday, 18 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Sapporo. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sapporo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sapporo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. August is typically the warmest month in Sapporo, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Hawaiian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sapporo.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sapporo: what you need to know

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your SFO to Sapporo flight.

  • Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from SFO to Sapporo with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

    • Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sapporo

  • 320 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo flight. A return plane ticket starts from 751 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap flights from SFO to Sapporo, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo ticket.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from SFO to Sapporo.

  • Snag an affordable flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Sapporo

New Chitose Airport (CTS)

  • New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 1 hour to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your flight from SFO to Sapporo can help you get the best possible rate.

  • You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.

Okadama Airport (OKD)

  • Central Sapporo is about 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.

  • After stepping off your SFO to Sapporo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near OKD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make picking up an Okadama Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

  • You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.

Best time to go to Sapporo

  • Plan your trip to Sapporo during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • When booking your San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO 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

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:

  • Odori Park and Sapporo TV Tower are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Sapporo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hokkaido Shrine.

Explore more of Japan

  • Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Japan, head for Akita, about 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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