Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo 13 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to CTS flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JFK and CTS include:
Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Right now, Rs143,678 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs267,215. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to CTS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to CTS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider booking a hotel near CTS if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sapporo in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to CTS in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, head for Akita, roughly 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.