Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 10 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SYD to CTS flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is your ticket to exploring Sapporo (and maybe even some other great parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SYD to CTS flights is Qantas.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SYD and CTS include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is Rs93,984. A round-trip fare right now is Rs174,411. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to CTS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to CTS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights that depart Sydney Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Reserve a hotel close to CTS if you're catching a late Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you want to explore Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to CTS in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another essential stop 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.