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Flights from San Francisco to Sapporo
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Sapporo. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 16h 58m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 46m
San Francisco to Sapporo at a glance
Fastest journey13h 46mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Sapporo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Seoul (ICN) SPK
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines
Sat03:45 SFO08:11 ICN2h 04m connection10:15 ICN12:43 SPKKorean Air + Trinity Airways
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SFO Tokyo (NRT) SPK
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Jetstar Japan, Peach
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SFO Osaka (KIX) SPK
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan
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
- 7,691 km4,776 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 46mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +17hSapporo vs San Francisco
- Currency in Sapporo
- JPY
- Airports
- SFO → CTS, OKD
Flights from San Francisco to Sapporo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sapporo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo 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 San Francisco to Sapporo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,691 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Sapporo?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka (KIX). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Sapporo?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sapporo?
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
