Seattle to Sapporo (SEA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
NRT Narita 12h 55m ASJLMH → GKIJJL Narita (NRT) to Sapporo flights
HND Tokyo 12h 58m DLNHTG → AFAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo flights
ICN Seoul 14h 27m ASDLKE → 7CETJL Seoul (ICN) to Sapporo flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h 58m BRCIDL → BRCIEY Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 28h 15m DL → 9CJLMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Sapporo flights
HKG Hong Kong 34h 10m CX → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Sapporo flights
PEK Beijing ~18h 35m HU → Beijing (PEK) to Sapporo flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) ~20h 35m PR → 5J Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Sapporo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Sapporo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and CTS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
NRT ~12h 55m HND ~12h 58m ICN ~14h 27m TPE ~16h 58m PEK ~18h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
319
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → CTS
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
CTS → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Sapporo.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Sapporo route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to CTS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Incheon.
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.