Travelling from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Sapporo's main airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX) taking off from either of these.
2 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Sapporo to Kansai International Airport flight.
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
With 87 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. ANA operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CTS to KIX is with ANA at 8:25pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Sapporo to KIX.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX) leaving from New Chitose Airport (CTS).
At CTS, there's a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport, including:
Peach Aviation is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from CTS to KIX.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is ANA.
To reach CTS from central Sapporo, it takes around 1 hour to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to New Chitose Airport's on-time performance, 69.64% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to OKD from Sapporo's centre in about 30 minutes. The airport is approximately 8 kilometres away.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to KIX flight:
Okadama Airport has an on-time performance of 74.69%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find OKD at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are great options near KIX.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
P2,294 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport. Return flights start from P4,616. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Sapporo to KIX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Osaka. June is when most people book flights from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport (KIX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Sapporo to KIX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Kansai International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Nagoya to tick off its top attractions. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
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