SapporoShanghai, China

Flights from Sapporo to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 3h 14m (2,180 km). Spring Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $160 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Sapporo to Shanghai

Carriers on CTS–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Sapporo to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $160 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $158. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$16324 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Nov 2026	$16024 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Dec 2026	$2283 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Jan 2027	$2947 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines	$158 · 1 stop7 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$37225 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines	$231 · 1 stop25 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $160 for November 2026, $158 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sapporo to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Sapporo to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 3h 14m, covering 2,180 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Sapporo from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between New Chitose Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2,180 km (1,355 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Sapporo to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTS–PVG route include Spring Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Sapporo to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTS–PVG was $160 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sapporo to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $158 one-way, against $231 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Sapporo to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $158 with one stop against $160 nonstop, a saving of $2. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Sapporo to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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