Flying from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Osaka and Sapporo share the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 67 weekly Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with JAL is the earliest flight available. JAL operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Leave plenty of time to make your ITM to CTS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is your gateway to discovering Sapporo (and perhaps some other great parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways).
With 73.84% of services arriving as planned, J-Air is the most punctual carrier operating ITM to CTS flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ITM and CTS:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Sendai Airport
Niigata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, $78 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $146. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ITM to CTS by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
83% of flights departing from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of ITM.
To get to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport from central Osaka, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ITM:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTS if you have a late Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sapporo in March.
When booking your flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ITM to CTS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 257 kilometers south to Aomori to tick off its leading attractions. From Jomon Jiyukan to Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 370 kilometers south of Sapporo, Morioka is another favorite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.



