Sapporo to Denver (CTS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTS–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 5,384 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CTS: JST · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 3:00 AM in Denver.
Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).
ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
CTS–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTS to DEN
New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from TWY.
CTS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTS to DEN ranges from 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,384 miles (8,664 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.