Travelling from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport.
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo.
Flights from CTS to ITM start from 07:40 — the earliest with JAL. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with ANA. In total, there are 67 weekly Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CTS to ITM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has direct flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways).
The most punctual carrier operating CTS to ITM flights is ANA (All Nippon Airways). Its services land as scheduled 74.67% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CTS and ITM:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Sendai Airport
Niigata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
Currently, $94 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $110. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CTS to ITM, book your trip two months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
71% of flights departing from Sapporo Chitose Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sapporo Chitose Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CTS? If you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ITM instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten to explore Osaka and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Osaka. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Osaka. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CTS to ITM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Tokyo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.