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

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9C8791
9C Spring
320
8:30 AM
CST TT2
12:50 PM
JST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU279
MU China Eastern
321
9:44 AM
CST T1
2:02 PM
JST
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8792
9C Spring
320
1:50 PM
JST TI
5:00 PM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU280
MU China Eastern
321
3:31 PM
JST TI
6:23 PM
CST
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo
3 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,355 mi 3h 18m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

PVG–CTS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,355 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 5 320 3h20
MU China Eastern Airlines 5 321 3h18 SkyTeam
HO Juneyao Air 3
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO (8 flights/wk, 62%)
SkyTeam: MU (5 flights/wk, 38%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
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
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
947
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 18m to 3h 20m.
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 18m to 3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 3h 18m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,355 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from PVG to CTS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PEK, HND, MNL, NRT, KIX, NGO, PUS, TPE, KUL, FUK, ICN, BKK, HIJ, KHH, HKG, OKA, DMK and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 PVG to CTS

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CTS ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.