Flying from New York to Sapporo: what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Sapporo begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Come in for landing at Sapporo's chief entry point, New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo 13 hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you catch your New York to Sapporo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can easily add an hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sapporo
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Sapporo flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for New York to Sapporo flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Sapporo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your New York to Sapporo flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Sapporo include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Sapporo, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early New York to Sapporo flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Explore without limits with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and chase adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your trip.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
As soon as your flight from New York to Sapporo has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is approximately 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make collecting an Okadama Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your New York to Sapporo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Sapporo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Sapporo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are must-do's during your Sapporo adventure.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another standout destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
