Cheap flights from Cairns to Sapporo from £229

Cheap flights from Cairns to Sapporo from £229

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1 stop
Tue, Jul 14
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£229
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Tue, Jul 14
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£230
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Sun, Jul 19
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£233
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Sun, Jul 19
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£234
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Wed, Jul 15
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£239
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Mon, Jul 13
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£239
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£609
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£614
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£649
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Cairns CNSSapporo CTS
£660
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Tue, Jul 14 – Mon, Jul 20
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£710
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Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
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£720
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How much do flights to Sapporo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£229

Cheapest round-trip

£609

Average round-trip

£665

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Sapporo's airport to the city center

The fastest option is the JR Airport Express, while budget travelers often choose the airport bus

Sapporo is served by New Chitose Airport (CTS), located approximately 47 km southeast of the city center. As Hokkaido's main gateway, the airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via rail, bus, taxi, and private transfer services. The JR Airport Express train provides the quickest connection to Sapporo Station, while airport buses offer a more economical alternative with multiple stops throughout the city. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

37-40 min

¥1,150; unreserved seat; reserved seat ¥1,890

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Sapporo Station

60-80 min

¥1,100; one-way fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with luggage

70-90 min

¥1,100; one-way fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

hotels in Susukino area

50-80 min

¥13,000 – ¥18,000; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-70 min

¥15,000 – ¥25,000; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

50-80 min

¥5,000 – ¥10,000; per day; excludes fuel and tolls

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Hokkaido independently

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY (approximately $1 USD = ¥150); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The JR Airport Express accepts JR Pass, JR Hokkaido Rail Pass, and IC cards (Kitaca, Suica, etc.).
  • Airport buses depart from the domestic and international terminal bus stops; tickets can be purchased at the airport or on board.
  • Winter weather conditions may affect travel times, especially for road transport.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sapporo

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
New Chitose
Average flights per week
399
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hokkaidō

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Sapporo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
Japan AirlinesJALJLNo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sapporo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-3°C-9°C
February-2°C-9°C
March2°C-4°C
April9°C1°C
May16°C6°C
June20°C11°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C17°C
September20°C13°C
October13°C6°C
November6°C0°C
December-1°C-5°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
-9°C
January
Sunny days
180
days per year
Snow days
50
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
89%
21°C14°C
4 Jul
27°C13°C
Sunday
28 Jun
55%
20°C12°C
5 Jul
17%
25°C14°C
Monday
29 Jun
52%
20°C12°C
6 Jul
40%
24°C18°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
38%
24°C10°C
7 Jul
91%
21°C18°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
28%
22°C12°C
8 Jul
81%
23°C18°C
Thursday
2 Jul
22°C12°C
9 Jul
39%
25°C18°C
Friday
3 Jul
25°C12°C
10 Jul
29%
22°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at New Chitose, or Okadama. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Peach Aviation, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Cairns and Sapporo have 399 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sapporo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sapporo and Tokyo, Osaka, London, Okinawa Island, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Fukuoka, Denpasar, Shanghai, Kobe, Perth, San Francisco, Hanoi.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Sapporo?
The main airport in Sapporo is New Chitose. It is also served by Asahikawa, Hakodate, Tokachi–Obihiro, Kushiro, Monbetsu.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Sapporo?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Sapporo with Jetstar Airways, Peach Aviation, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Sapporo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Sapporo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Sapporo?
Traveling between Cairns and Sapporo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Sapporo?
There are a number of airports in and around Sapporo. The main one is New Chitose and other nearby airports include Asahikawa, Hakodate, Tokachi–Obihiro, Kushiro, Monbetsu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Sapporo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Sapporo arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Sapporo depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Sapporo arrive?

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