Sapporo to Busan (CTS–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTS–PUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Busan, Eastar Jet and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BX Air Busan Also: OZ | 7 | 321 | 2h50 | – | – | OZ |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 7 | 738 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| 7C Jeju Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 0 | – | – | – | – | KE |
| TW T'way Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CTS: JST · PUS: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 6:00 PM in Busan.
Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.
Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.
CTS–PUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTS to PUS
New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Air Busan, Jin Air, T'way Air and Eastar Jet. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CTS to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTS to PUS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.