Sapporo to Tokyo (CTS–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CTS–HND is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 510 miles in approximately 0h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways | 192 | 737, 738, 763, 767, 772, 773, 781, 789 | 1h31-1h47 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 119 | 359, 73H, 788 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 105 | 359, 73H, 788 | 0h39-1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HD Air Do | 84 | 737, 763 | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | – |
| BC Skymark Airlines | 64 | 737 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 42 | 359, 73H, 788 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 42 | 359, 73H, 788 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AY Finnair | 28 | 359, 73H, 788 | 1h45-1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CI China Airlines | 21 | 359 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 73H | 1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 772 | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 781 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 359 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Sapporo
| Metric | CTS→HND | AKJ→HND | OBO→HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTS | – | 73 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 732 | 133 | 133 |
| Flight time | 0h 39m | 1h 45m | 1h 11m |
Travel Essentials
CTS: JST · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
CTS–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sapporo New Chitose to Tokyo Haneda
CTS–HND is Japan's second-busiest domestic corridor, connecting Hokkaido's largest city to the capital's primary airport. ANA, JAL, and multiple LCCs including Peach and Jetstar Japan share around 490 weekly departures, with a flight time of 1 hour 35 minutes. Seasonal demand spikes sharply in winter for Hokkaido ski tourism and in late April during the cherry blossom season.
Operational Notes
New Chitose serves as Hokkaido's aviation hub, with connections to regional airports across the island. Haneda's proximity to central Tokyo (30–45 minutes by monorail or Keikyu line) makes it the preferred arrival airport for Tokyo-bound travelers compared to Narita. The route experiences high load factors year-round due to both business and leisure demand.