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

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NH All Nippon
DH8
7:35 AM
JST
9:00 AM
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1h 25m
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NH All Nippon
DH8
2:35 PM
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JH Fuji Dream
E70
3:45 PM
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1h 15m
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12:40 PM
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Niigata to Sapporo
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 360 mi 1h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

KIJ–CTS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways and Fuji Dream Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 360 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIJ–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NH All Nippon Airways 14 DH8 1h25 – Star Alliance –
JH Fuji Dream Airlines 7 E70 1h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – NH
E70 Embraer 170 – JH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NH (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: JH (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KIJ to CTS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIJ to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
OKA ~7h 50m TPE ~17h 43m ITM ~19h 25m FUK ~21h 15m ICN ~24h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sapporo from Niigata

Nearby airports with service to New Chitose Airport.
Metric KIJ→CTS SDJ→CTS AXT→CTS
Distance from KIJ – 99 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 21 119 7
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 10m 1h 5m
Natori (SDJ) to Sapporo flights · Akita (AXT) to Sapporo flights · Omitama (IBR) to Sapporo flights
Airports within 200 miles of KIJ with service to New Chitose Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Niigata, it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
360 mi / 579 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m.
Facts

KIJ–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Niigata to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance360 mi / 579 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: KIJ
Full nameNiigata Airport
IATA / ICAOKIJ / RJSN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
Destination: CTS
Full nameNew Chitose Airport
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIJ to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m. The route covers 360 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Fuji Dream Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KIJ to CTS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKA, TPE, ITM, FUK and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTS to KIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDJ, AXT and IBR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KIJ to CTS

Niigata Airport (KIJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from Fuji Dream Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KIJ to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIJ to CTS ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 360 miles (579 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Natori (SDJ), Akita (AXT) and Omitama (IBR).