Flying from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Sapporo's main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS). Check out your options for leaving from this base when reserving your flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Jump on a direct Sapporo to Kansai International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Osaka (where Kansai International Airport is located) and Sapporo share the UTC+9 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 80 direct flights a week between the two airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. ANA operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from CTS to KIX is with ANA at 8:25pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Sapporo to KIX.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Direct flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX) can be booked from here.
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport out of CTS include:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Peach from CTS to KIX.
Among carriers on this route, ANA (All Nippon Airways) has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Sapporo, CTS can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New Chitose Airport, data shows 69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sapporo to OKD in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to KIX flight:
Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The address for OKD is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
From Kansai International Airport, central Osaka is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Rs11,102 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs22,354. These fares may change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
April is when most people book flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Visit Osaka in November for a quieter experience.
Book a Sapporo to KIX plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Osaka to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Osaka visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Osaka. Around 177 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Ninomaru Garden.
Around 209 kilometres east of Osaka, Toyohashi is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Ueno Park, Yoshida Castle and Fukushima Park.
