Shanghai (Pudong) to Sapporo (PVG–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 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.