Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo (PVG–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU279+1
MU China Eastern
321
8:00 AM
CST T1
12:30 PM
JST
3h 30m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5632cs
JL Japan
321
8:00 AM
CST T1
12:30 PM
JST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8791
9C Spring
320
8:20 AM
CST TT2
12:50 PM
JST
3h 30m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU280+1
MU China Eastern
321
1:30 PM
JST TI
4:50 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5633cs
JL Japan
321
1:30 PM
JST TI
4:50 PM
CST
4h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8792
9C Spring
320
1:50 PM
JST TI
5:05 PM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NGO Tokoname 5h 13m 9CHOJL BCCXHD Tokoname (NGO) to Sapporo flights
KIX Osaka 5h 14m 9CCAFM AYCICX Osaka (KIX) to Sapporo flights
HND Tokyo 5h 20m 9CCAFM AFAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo flights
FUK Fukuoka 5h 24m 9CJLMU BCCIGK Fukuoka (FUK) to Sapporo flights
NRT Narita 5h 35m 9CCACZ GKIJJL Narita (NRT) to Sapporo flights
ICN Seoul 5h 35m 9CCZFM 7CETJL Seoul (ICN) to Sapporo flights
PUS Busan 5h 43m 7C9CFM 7CBXLJ Busan (PUS) to Sapporo flights
CJJ Cheongju 6h 30m 9CZE RF Cheongju (CJJ) to Sapporo flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 40m 9CB7BR BRCIEY Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 24m 9CFMHO TG Bangkok (BKK) to Sapporo flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,355 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

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

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CTS service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
321 Airbus A321 – JL, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO (2 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to CTS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to PVG

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

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New Chitose Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,355 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PVG to CTS: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chubu Centrair, Kansai and Tokyo Haneda.
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CTS to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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.