Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo two hours behind Canberra.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CBR to CTS flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is ج.م. 58,885. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 47,982. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CBR to CTS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights that leave from Canberra Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CBR? If you've booked an early flight from Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTS if you have a late Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to the centre of Sapporo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Canberra Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CBR to CTS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another standout destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
