Flying from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Organizing your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS) begins with finding the most convenient airport to begin your travels from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometers from the center of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometers from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to CTS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometers from central Vancouver. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to New Chitose Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTS if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Vancouver to New Chitose Airport flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Right now, $345 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $531. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to CTS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Vancouver to New Chitose Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport (CTS). Visit Sapporo in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to CTS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to New Chitose Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 121 kilometers north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple.
Around 225 kilometers south of Sapporo, Aomori is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Inari Shrine, Inari Shrine and Inari Shrine.