Travelling from New York to Sapporo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from New York to Sapporo, there's a selection of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main options.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the primary arrival point in Sapporo.
Sapporo is 13 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your New York to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sapporo
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Sapporo flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to book a New York to Sapporo flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
JFK is around 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Sapporo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your New York to Sapporo flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Sapporo include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
EWR is around 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Sapporo, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
73% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make taking an early New York to Sapporo flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Sapporo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Follow your own route with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 6 kilometres from central Sapporo. Once you've hopped off your flight from New York to Sapporo, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and make a speedy getaway.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at OKD can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your New York to Sapporo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Sapporo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from New York to Sapporo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are a couple of major attractions to add to your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another standout destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.