San Francisco to Sapporo (SFO–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
HND Tokyo 13h 2m JLMHNH → AFAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo flights
NRT Narita 13h 30m JLMHNH → GKIJJL Narita (NRT) to Sapporo flights
KIX Osaka 14h 50m UA → AYCICX Osaka (KIX) to Sapporo flights
ICN Seoul 16h 17m APZKEKJ → 7CETJL Seoul (ICN) to Sapporo flights
TPE Taoyuan 17h 55m ASAVBR → BRCIEY Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo flights
HKG Hong Kong 21h 30m CXMHUA → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Sapporo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 31h 14m MUUA → 9CJLMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Sapporo flights
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San Francisco to Sapporo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,784 mi 8h 37m nonstop +16h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
HND ~13h 2m NRT ~13h 30m KIX ~14h 50m ICN ~16h 17m TPE ~17h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
406
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
SFO → CTS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
CTS → SFO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
4,784 mi / 7,699 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 37m gate to gate.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance4,784 mi / 7,699 km
Flight time8h 37m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to New Chitose Airport take about 8h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 4,784 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Narita and Kansai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sapporo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CTS to SFO 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.
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.

Flights from SFO to CTS

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CTS is about 8 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,784 miles (7,699 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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