Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, where Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from HNL to Sapporo. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from HNL to Sapporo with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can travel to Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Honolulu, HNL can be reached in about 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HNL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sapporo
$496 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,004. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HNL to Sapporo if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Locking in a cheap ticket from HNL to Sapporo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Daniel K. Inouye 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 the centre of Sapporo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo, it'll take you around 28 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near OKD. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from HNL to Sapporo at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo. To escape the crowds, head for Sapporo in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from HNL to Sapporo in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sapporo right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hokkaido Shrine.
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