Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo 16 hours ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to CTS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, Rs121,524 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs300,186. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to CTS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PDX to CTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to the centre of Sapporo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Portland 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.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to CTS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without seeing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
