Flying from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport (HKD): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Sapporo's main airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport (HKD) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 38 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport.
Sapporo and Hakodate (where Hakodate Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
With 15 direct flights a week between the two airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) is the busiest route. Japan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CTS to HKD is with Japan Airlines at 19:20.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sapporo to HKD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport (HKD) out of New Chitose Airport (CTS).
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport leaving from CTS.
The distance from central Sapporo to CTS is approximately 56 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Consider booking a hotel near HKD if you're taking a late flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to central Hakodate
Hakodate Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Hakodate. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Book a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport from $81 or travel return from just $162. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking 10 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Sapporo to HKD around that time.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Hakodate in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Hakodate. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Sapporo to HKD during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 26ºC.
Visit in February if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 2ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport.
More about Hakodate
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Hakodate Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hakodate:
One of the best ways to get to know Hakodate is to explore its most popular sights. Essential stops include Goryokaku Tower, Goryokaku Park and Mount Hakodate.
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