Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and CTS include:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, P20,245 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P34,694. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to CTS if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to CTS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTS if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to CTS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.