Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport. Many passengers pass through Haneda Airport when flying between MSP and CTS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, ج.م. 47,407 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 46,934. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MSP to CTS, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Sapporo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to CTS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without experiencing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
