Cheap Flights from Osaka to Sapporo Starting at $51

More than 6 airlines operate flights from Osaka to Sapporo, including Peach, Jetstar Japan, Skymark Airlines, Air Do, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $51, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is Osaka’s primary international gateway and a major regional hub handling long-haul and many Asian carrier connections. It typically hosts full-service airlines alongside some low-cost carriers, so fares can range from moderate to premium depending on route and season. KIX sits on an artificial island about 50 km (roughly 40–60 minutes) from central Osaka by the JR Haruka express or Nankai Limited Express; airport limousine buses can take around 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Train and bus fares are usually mid-range for Japan’s rail network. Pros: extensive international services and good transfer facilities; cons: longer transfer times to downtown and occasional travel time variability due to surface links. Itami (Osaka International Airport, ITM) acts as the region’s domestic and business-focused airport, mainly serving domestic flights and short international hops with a high proportion of full-service and some low-cost domestic carriers. Located about 10 km north of central Osaka, Itami is typically reached in 20–30 minutes by airport limousine bus or taxi, with buses usually economical and taxis pricier. Trains require a shuttle bus connection. Pros: convenience for domestic travel and shorter city access times; cons: limited international routes and fewer amenities for long-haul transit compared with the larger Kansai hub.

Sapporo is served primarily by New Chitose Airport (CTS), the region’s main international and domestic gateway located about 45–50 km southeast of the city center in Chitose. CTS is typically a full-service hub with major carriers like ANA and JAL alongside several low-cost and international airlines, so fares can range from budget-friendly to premium depending on carrier and season. Access to central Sapporo is convenient: the JR Rapid Airport Express takes roughly 37–45 minutes to Sapporo Station, while airport buses can take about 65–90 minutes depending on traffic; expect fares in the mid-range for rail and modest for buses. Pros: extensive facilities, many flight options, and reliable rail links; cons: longer transfer time and cost compared with very close-in city airports. Okadama Airport (OKD) sits much closer to central Sapporo — about 5 km northeast — and functions mainly as a domestic/regional airport with short-haul flights and a smaller terminal catering to commuter and low-cost domestic services. Typical airlines include domestic carriers operating brief hops across Hokkaido and nearby islands; fares are usually competitive for short routes. Ground transport is mainly local buses and taxis, with travel times to downtown around 15–25 minutes and taxi fares generally modest but variable. Pros: proximity and quick transfers; cons: limited international connections and fewer amenities compared with New Chitose.

The cost of a one-way flight from Osaka to Sapporo ranges from $48 (December 2025) to $96 (May 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $64–$67.