Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai, where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located. Sapporo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). You can select from 26 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from PVG to CTS is the 08:00 China Eastern option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 12:50 with China Eastern.
Leave enough time to make your flight from PVG to Sapporo. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sapporo are available for booking. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll complete your journey.
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from PVG to Sapporo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll need an embassy visa for Japan if you have a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 49 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo is ر.ق. 305. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 576. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from PVG to Sapporo, reserve your journey 9 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo is about 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sapporo. Following your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo, it'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from PVG to Sapporo, rest your head at a hotel close to OKD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Sapporo, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from PVG to Sapporo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are must-visits when exploring Sapporo.
Complete your Sapporo trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Sapporo and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sapporo.
