Travelling from Osaka to Sapporo: what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Osaka's main airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). Explore your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Sapporo departing from either of these.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Sapporo are New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Okadama Airport (OKD).
A direct flight from Osaka to Sapporo takes an average of 1 hour 52 minutes. Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9 — the same as Osaka.
The busiest route for flights from Osaka to Sapporo is from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). Choose from 324 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KIX to CTS is the 08:15 ANA option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:00 with ANA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Osaka to Sapporo, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
For a flight within Japan, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap flights from Osaka to Sapporo, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Set off from Kansai International Airport (KIX) on a nonstop flight from Osaka to Sapporo. From KIX, you can fly directly to New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Osaka to Sapporo leaving from KIX. Reserve your trip with one of these:
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Osaka to Sapporo with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Kansai International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB)
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Central Osaka to KIX is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 44 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Kansai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Osaka to Sapporo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is approximately 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). As soon as your flight from Osaka to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 28 minutes.
There are some cosy hotels to park your luggage (and yourself) near OKD. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Osaka to Sapporo at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Sapporo
Right now, R 745 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Sapporo. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,521. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Osaka to Sapporo.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Osaka to Sapporo. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Osaka to Sapporo.
Best time to go to Sapporo
April is the quietest month for flights from Osaka to Sapporo, while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Sapporo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before booking a flight from Osaka to Sapporo, think about the type of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Osaka to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Osaka to Sapporo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Sapporo itinerary.
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