Flying from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. Hiroshima and Sapporo have the same timezone (UTC+9).
Every week, there are 16 flights from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. If you prefer to be on board early, jump on the 08:10 ANA flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from HIJ to CTS is 18:55 with ANA.
Traveling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Sapporo (and seeing more of Japan!) is a breeze with JAL. This popular airline runs direct flights from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between HIJ and CTS include:
Incheon International Airport
Haneda Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from HIJ to CTS, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're traveling within Japan. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
$71 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. Return flights start from $141. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from HIJ to CTS, reserve your trip 10 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from HIJ to CTS. You don't need to search every day to see whether airfares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
To reach Hiroshima Airport from central Hiroshima, it takes about 55 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking an early flight from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HIJ:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 59 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
Lock in your flight from Hiroshima Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HIJ to CTS 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
As soon as you've booked your flights from HIJ to CTS, you'll need to find a hotel in Sapporo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are among the things you can't miss in Sapporo.
Think about flying in or out of Okadama Airport (OKD). This domestic airport is another option for getting to and from Sapporo.
Complete your Sapporo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to New Chitose Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Sapporo stay.