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Flights from Sapporo to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Sapporo to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 15h 11m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 46m
SPKSFOICN

Sapporo to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey13h 46mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Sapporo to San Francisco

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

1
SPK Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Mon16:30 SPK19:11 ICN2h 04m connection21:15 ICN15:41 SFOKorean Air + Asiana Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 11m
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SPK Tokyo (NRT) SFO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Jetstar Japan, Peach · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 46m
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SPK Osaka (KIX) SFO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 43m
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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
7,691 km4,776 miles
Journey time
13h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
-17hSan Francisco vs Sapporo
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
CTS, OKD → SFO

Flights from Sapporo to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sapporo to San Francisco?
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 Sapporo to San Francisco?
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 Sapporo and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka (KIX). Air Busan flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sapporo and San Francisco?
Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Sapporo and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sapporo.

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