Travelling from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Tokyo and Sapporo follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Choose from 306 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with ANA is the earliest flight available. ANA operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HND to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Sapporo (and then other parts of Japan) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Skymark Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for HND to CTS flights, with 87.42% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HND and CTS:
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Aomori Airport
Memanbetsu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is Rs14,178. A return plane ticket is currently Rs30,249. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from HND to CTS by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Haneda Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HND:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're getting in on a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CTS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From Sapporo Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HND to CTS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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, popular attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo, Morioka is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.