Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo (PVG–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–CTS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,355 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: JL | 3 | 321 | 3h30 | – | SkyTeam | JL |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 2 | 320 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CTS: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Sapporo.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–CTS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to CTS
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PVG to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to CTS is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chubu Centrair, Kansai and Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.