Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is 17 hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to Sapporo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling from central Portland to PDX takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PDX:
83% of flights leaving Portland International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PDX.
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Sapporo flight is Rs145,622. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs268,729. Remember fares can 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 PDX to Sapporo if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Scoring cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Sapporo is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across each month and bag a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to CTS if you're coming in on a late flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo. Pick one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from PDX to Sapporo.
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
After your flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
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 PDX to Sapporo flight:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Sapporo Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
December is the quietest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Sapporo, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Portland International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Sapporo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are highlights which should feature on every Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a visit to Aomori will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another sought-after destination 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.
