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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Sapporo Chitose Airport.

Flights from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Sapporo Chitose (CTS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $875 round-trip via Incheon Intl (ICN), compared to $1,982 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) - 9% of one-stop connections

Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $966 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,263, a difference of $297. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Sapporo Chitose Airport are Sapporo Station, Susukino and Odori Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sapporo Chitose Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 9:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 9:15 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $1,130. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport takes 10h 45m, covering 4,780 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $514, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 35m, compared with 14h 03m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 16h 30m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Sapporo Chitose Airport is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (Japan Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Sunshine Car Rental
• Times

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sapporo Chitose Airport range from $910 to $1,433, with an average of $1,130 over the past 12 months. Anything below $910 counts as a good deal.