Flying from Vancouver to Sapporo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Sapporo, there's a range of airports to depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll be arriving in Sapporo.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you make it on your Vancouver to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sapporo
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Vancouver to Sapporo flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Sapporo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Sapporo flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel near CTS if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Sapporo. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Sapporo flight.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab an Okadama Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Sapporo. June is the busiest month to visit Sapporo. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in a Vancouver to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Sapporo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are popular attractions which should be on every Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sapporo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its top sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Akita is another standout destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without a visit to Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
