Flying from Sapporo to Melbourne: what you need to know
Sapporo's main base, New Chitose Airport (CTS), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
Melbourne is two hours ahead of Sapporo and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Sapporo to Melbourne flight.
Traveling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Melbourne
To find cheap Sapporo to Melbourne flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Sapporo to Melbourne throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Sapporo to Melbourne by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Sapporo to Melbourne flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sapporo to Melbourne flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New Chitose Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
To get to CTS from central Sapporo, it takes about 1 hour by car. It's roughly 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Searching for a handy hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to New Chitose Airport's on-time performance, 69.64% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 19 kilometers away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your Sapporo to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometers from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV can land you a better rate.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car once you've hopped off your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.
If you're hoping for a particular model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from MEB a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the most popular month for flights from Sapporo to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Lock in a Sapporo to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Sapporo to Melbourne around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Melbourne must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometers north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are the start of reasons to visit.