Direct flights from San Francisco to Sapporo

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United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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CTS

Chitose International Airport

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Distance
4,781 miles  ·  (7,694 km)
Flight time
10 hours and 45 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to Sapporo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to Sapporo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to CTS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First SFO-CTS flights start in December

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Sapporo

What is the best time to visit Sapporo?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Sapporo enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Sapporo, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Sapporo

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to Sapporo

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to Sapporo CTS, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to Sapporo

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
United Airlines flights start in December
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San Francisco to Sapporo Flights

Flights from SFO to CTS are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 10:30 - 11:30. The earliest flight departs at 10:30, the last flight departs at 11:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Francisco to Sapporo takes 10 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and Sapporo is 4,781 miles (or 7,694 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Sapporo?

There are 2 airports in Sapporo: Chitose International Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).

How many flights per week are there from SFO to CTS?

There are 2 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Sapporo (as of July 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Sapporo?

10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco to Sapporo.

How far is Sapporo from San Francisco?

The distance from San Francisco to Sapporo is 4,781 miles (7,694 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SFO airport to CTS airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from San Francisco to Sapporo.

What alliances have direct flights from San Francisco to Sapporo?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Francisco to Sapporo.

What classes are available from San Francisco to Sapporo?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Francisco to Sapporo?

Aircraft types that fly from San Francisco to Sapporo:

  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from San Francisco to Sapporo?

The earliest flight departs at 10:30 from San Francisco and arrives at 14:15 at Sapporo.

What is the latest flight available from San Francisco to Sapporo?

The latest flight departs at 11:30 from San Francisco and arrives at 14:15 at Sapporo.

Non-stop flights from SFO to CTS

4,781 miles (7,694 km)  ·  10h 45m

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