Flying from Los Angeles to Sapporo: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Touch down at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS), the chief entry point to Sapporo.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Los Angeles to Sapporo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Los Angeles to Sapporo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Los Angeles to Sapporo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 19 kms (12 miles) from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
In search of a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Sapporo
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo. Book one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and see more of Sapporo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 6 kms (4 miles) from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). As soon as your flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near OKD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo:
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make picking up a Sapporo Okadama Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Sapporo Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo. August is the busiest month to travel to Sapporo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book a Los Angeles to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Hokkaido Jingu, Odori Park and Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck are top sights which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 257 kms (160 miles) south of Sapporo, a visit to Aomori will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 370 kms (230 miles) south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without seeing Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodaiji and Tsurugaike.