Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Seoul and Sapporo are in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 55 weekly Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Jeju Air is the earliest flight available. Jin Air operates the latest service of the day at 15:20.
Your ICN to CTS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Fly nonstop to Sapporo with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of Japan:
Korean Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Asiana Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ICN to CTS flights, with 93.33% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ICN and CTS:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
$93 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Return flights start at $273. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ICN to CTS, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ICN:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Reserve a hotel close to CTS if you're on a late Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sapporo in March.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to CTS in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without experiencing Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.














