Travelling from Sapporo to Vancouver: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Vancouver departing from here.
Vancouver has a range of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Sapporo.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Sapporo to Vancouver flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Vancouver
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Sapporo to Vancouver flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Sapporo to Vancouver is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Flying from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Sapporo to Vancouver flights leaving from New Chitose Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Central Sapporo to CTS is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving New Chitose Airport, 69.64% land on schedule at their destination.
CTS's address is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sapporo to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is approximately 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Sapporo to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CXH. Settle in and get cosy after your Sapporo to Vancouver flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Travel to the centre after your flight from Sapporo to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is about 64 kms (40 miles) from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get there in a car.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, find a hotel near YXX. Settle in at one of these options after your Sapporo to Vancouver flight:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road effortless.
Around one week ahead of your flight from Sapporo to Vancouver is the ideal time to book your vehicle from YXX. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Vancouver
May is the quietest month for flights from Sapporo to Vancouver, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Sapporo to Vancouver ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Sapporo to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 20 miles south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 60 miles south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.