Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo one hour ahead of Shanghai.
Every week, there are six Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, opt for the 08:00 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 13:05 with China Eastern Airlines.
Your PVG to CTS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, so jetting off to Sapporo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Spring Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates PVG to CTS flights is China Eastern. Its services land as planned 79.23% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVG and CTS:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Rs36,795 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs79,121. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from PVG to CTS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PVG to CTS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PVG.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sapporo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to CTS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip to Aomori will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
If you're eager to discover another side of Japan, consider Morioka, roughly 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike are among its highlights.