
Cheap Flights from Niigata to Sapporo
Cheap Flights from Niigata to Sapporo
Looking for cheap flights from Niigata to Sapporo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Niigata to Sapporo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–10,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Niigata to Sapporo for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
KIJ - CTS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $20

2027-01-01
KIJ - CTS
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 10,500 Pts + $3.4

2027-01-02
KIJ - CTS
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 10,500 Pts + $3.4

Niigata to Sapporo flight facts
Distance
359 mi
578 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Sapporo is in the same time zone as Niigata.
Airports in Niigata
KIJ · Niigata
Airports in Sapporo
CTS · New Chitose
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Sendai - Sapporo · Sendai is 99 mi from Niigata
Flights Toyama - Sapporo · Toyama is 139 mi from Niigata
Flights Hanamaki - Sapporo · Hanamaki is 149 mi from Niigata
Flights Tokyo - Sapporo · Tokyo is 167 mi from Niigata
Flights Kanazawa - Sapporo · Kanazawa is 184 mi from Niigata
Premium cabin flights from Niigata to Sapporo
Selected hotels for your next stay

Abuta-gun (Japan)
Hilton Niseko Village
From 25,000 Pts or $72

Hokkaido (Japan)
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
From 35,000 Pts or $282
Niseko (Japan)
Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
From Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Niigata to Sapporo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Niigata to Sapporo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Niigata to Sapporo.
Niigata and Sapporo are about 359 miles (578 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 359-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sapporo is in the same time zone as Niigata.
Departures from Niigata: Niigata (KIJ). Arrivals in Sapporo: New Chitose (CTS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sapporo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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