Travelling from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Sapporo and Hiroshima are in the same timezone, UTC+9.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flights. The 15:00 departure with JAL is the earliest flight available. ANA operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTS to HIJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
J-Air is your gateway to exploring Hiroshima (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport offered by this popular airline.
J-Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
J-Air is the most punctual carrier that offers CTS to HIJ flights, with 70.49% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTS and HIJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
Right now, $151 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $295. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTS to HIJ.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport.
Handy information about Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Of the departures from Sapporo Chitose Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sapporo to Sapporo Chitose Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CTS? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
Reserve a hotel close to HIJ if you're on a late Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Hiroshima International Airport rental car and explore Hiroshima and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Hiroshima International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
HIJ is located at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Hiroshima International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Hiroshima. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Hiroshima in March.
The warmest month in Hiroshima is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Hiroshima International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CTS to HIJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hiroshima. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 418 kilometres east of Hiroshima. No journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.


