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Flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 14h 55m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 55m
LAXSPKICN

Los Angeles to Sapporo at a glance

Fastest journey14h 55mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Sapporo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Tokyo (HND) SPK
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air Do, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Sat01:00 LAX04:35 HND1h 55m connection06:30 HND07:55 SPKAll Nippon Airways
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 55m
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LAX Seoul (ICN) SPK
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines
Sat00:00 LAX04:49 ICN4h 26m connection09:15 ICN11:41 SPKKorean Air + Eastar Jet
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 41m
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LAX Osaka (KIX) SPK
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,246 km5,121 miles
Journey time
14h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hSapporo vs Los Angeles
Currency in Sapporo
JPY
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → CTS, OKD

Flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Seoul and Osaka. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sapporo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,246 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Sapporo?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Osaka (KIX). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Sapporo?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sapporo?
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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