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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Sapporo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 690 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sapporo.690 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Zipair and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 690 €, select.
Sapporo.764 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 764 €, select.
Sapporo.771 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 771 €, select.
Sapporo.777 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 777 €, select.
Sapporo.781 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 781 €, select.
Sapporo.782 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 782 €, select.
Sapporo.782 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 782 €, select.
Sapporo.782 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 782 €, select.
Sapporo.782 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 782 €, select.
Sapporo.785 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 785 €, select.
Sapporo.805 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Air Premia and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 805 €, select.
Sapporo.816 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.
Sapporo.824 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Zipair and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 824 €, select.
Sapporo.855 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Premia and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 855 €, select.
Sapporo.857 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Zipair and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 857 €, select.
Sapporo.935 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 935 €, 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.
Jul
from 1.204 €
Aug
from 690 €
Sep
from 781 €
Oct
from 816 €
Nov
from 785 €
Dec
from 857 €
Jan
from 782 €
Feb
from 782 €
Mar
from 782 €
Apr
from 935 €
May
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Jun
from 1.564 €

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Sapporo

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.

Sapporo Okadama

7km from central Sapporo
Closest
from 1.563 €
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Sapporo Chitose

39km from central Sapporo
Cheapest
from 690 €
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San Francisco to Sapporo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found690 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week4

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 690 €. 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.
10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Sapporo.
United flies direct from San Francisco International to Sapporo.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Sapporo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Sapporo is usually August.
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 690 €.
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 Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 minutes.
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 July, the average temperature is usually around 19°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, Zipair and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sapporo.

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

  • Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Sapporo runs on the UTC+9 timezone.

  • To avoid rushing for your SFO to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from SFO to Sapporo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

    • Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

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

  • 263 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo flight. A return plane ticket starts from 690 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SFO to Sapporo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices across each month and walk away with a sweet deal.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to Sapporo by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo.

Airports in Sapporo

New Chitose Airport (CTS)

  • New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SFO to Sapporo.

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

Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)

  • Central Sapporo is located around 10 kilometres from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near OKD. Kick back and get cosy after your SFO to Sapporo flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

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

Best time to go to Sapporo

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo. January is the busiest month to travel to Sapporo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Sapporo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.

More about Sapporo

  • Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are just two of the top 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 cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.

  • Around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo, Morioka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.

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