Sapporo to Niigata (CTS–KIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NH All Nippon
DH8
12:40 PM
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JH Fuji Dream
E70
1:40 PM
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NH All Nippon
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Sapporo to Niigata
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 360 mi 1h 25m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

CTS–KIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Fuji Dream Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 360 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTS–KIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JH Fuji Dream Airlines 7 E70 1h25 – – –
NH All Nippon Airways 7 DH8 1h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – NH
E70 Embraer 170 – JH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JH (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: NH (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTS to KIJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTS to KIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
OKA ~8h 0m ITM ~10h 10m FUK ~18h 30m ICN ~20h 35m TPE ~27h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Niigata is 0 hours the same as Sapporo.
CTS: JST · KIJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 6:00 PM in Niigata.
Distance & Flight Time
360 mi / 579 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

CTS–KIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sapporo to Niigata route.
Route details
Distance360 mi / 579 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CTS
Full nameNew Chitose Airport
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: KIJ
Full nameNiigata Airport
IATA / ICAOKIJ / RJSN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTS to KIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from New Chitose Airport to Niigata Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 360 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Fuji Dream Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CTS to KIJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKA, ITM, FUK, ICN and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KIJ to CTS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTS to KIJ

New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Fuji Dream Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CTS to KIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTS to KIJ ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 360 miles (579 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.