Flying from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Sapporo's main airport, New Chitose Airport (CTS). Check out the options for catching a flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) leaving from this base.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Sapporo to Yamagata Airport flight.
Yamagata Airport is located in Yamagata. The city's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Travel from CTS to GAJ on Fuji Dream Airlines's 12:25pm flight.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Sapporo to GAJ.
Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of CTS, you can take a direct flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport with Fuji Dream Airlines.
Fuji Dream Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CTS to GAJ.
Travelling from central Sapporo to CTS takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
69% of flights taking off from New Chitose Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
OKD is around 10 kilometres from central Sapporo. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Sapporo to GAJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Sapporo Okadama Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
The address for OKD is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Have a late flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GAJ and turn in quicker:
Travel at your own pace with a Yamagata Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Orix, NIPPON Rent A Car or Nissan Rent a Car and discover more of Yamagata and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Yamagata Airport flight.
The street address for GAJ is 3008 Hanyu, Higashine.
Getting from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to central Yamagata
Yamagata Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Yamagata. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
$89 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport. A return flight starts at $178. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Sapporo to GAJ, book your plane ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
November is the quietest month for flights from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport (GAJ), while October is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Yamagata based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Sapporo to GAJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Yamagata, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 4ºC.
More about Yamagata
Start your Yamagata trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Yamagata Airport, 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 work out where to start. Frost Covered Trees of Zao, Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Central Run) and Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera) are top sights which should feature on any good Yamagata itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Saitama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Yamagata. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Nara Park, Sakura Park and The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama.
Matsudo is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 290 kilometres south of Yamagata. No trip is complete without dropping by Tozen-ji Temple, Kowashimizu Park and Nijusseiki Park.