Flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is 14 hours ahead of Boston, where Boston Logan International Airport is located. Sapporo observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To avoid missing your BOS to Sapporo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from BOS to Sapporo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
BOS is about 3 kilometres from central Boston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BOS:
75% of flights taking off from Boston Logan International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
BOS is located at One Harborside Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Sapporo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo flight is Rs146,272. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs285,237. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BOS to Sapporo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTS if you have a late flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your flight from BOS to Sapporo.
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 10 kilometres from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to OKD. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your BOS to Sapporo flight:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Sapporo Okadama Airport can be found at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
January is the busiest month for flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sapporo in December.
Book a Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOS to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Sapporo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are must-visits when exploring Sapporo.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another essential stop in Japan and is around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without a visit to Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.