Travelling from Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Okinawa.
Flights from OKA to CTS start at 12:45 — the first with Peach Aviation. The last departure is at 13:00 with Peach Aviation. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OKA to CTS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Peach is your ticket to exploring Sapporo (and perhaps some other great parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Peach.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OKA and CTS include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is $112. A return fare right now is $224. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from OKA to CTS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OKA to CTS.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA)
OKA's address is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
74% of flights that depart Okinawa Naha Airport make it to their destination on time.
Okinawa Naha Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Okinawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near OKA:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTS if you're on a late Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OKA to CTS in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo, Morioka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.
