Travelling from Chicago to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to New Chitose Airport (CTS). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to CTS that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and CTS include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CTS flight:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to New Chitose Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to New Chitose Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to New Chitose Airport flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, Rs165,946 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to New Chitose Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs282,603. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to CTS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Chicago to New Chitose Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to New Chitose Airport (CTS). Visit Sapporo in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Chicago to CTS flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to New Chitose Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Chicago to New Chitose Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Sapporo when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Fushimi Inari Shrine followed by Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple.
Aomori is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without visiting Inari Shrine, Inari Shrine and Inari Shrine.
