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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sapporo by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane LAX - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    16h 20m
    ¥41,203–153,415

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane BUR - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    17h 32m
    ¥43,069–162,847

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane ONT - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    19h 15m
    ¥48,773–185,154

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SNA - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    19h 14m
    ¥47,590–174,290

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane LAX - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    21h 35m
    ¥54,363–196,465

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane LAX - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    22h 28m
    ¥62,413–230,975

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥39,108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,305.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Sapporo. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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