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There are 8 ways to get from North America to Japan by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Drive from North America to Saskatoon-Airport-YXEcar car
    2. Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane YXE - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    18h 46m
    ¥58,577–202,600

  2. Drive to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Drive from North America to Saskatoon-Airport-YXEcar car
    2. Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane YXE - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    19h 15m
    ¥58,577–212,400

  3. Drive to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Drive from North America to Saskatoon-Airport-YXEcar car
    2. Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane YXE - HND
    21h 15m
    ¥68,027–231,670

  4. Drive to Calgary International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Drive from North America to Calgary International Airport (YYC)car car
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane YYC - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    19h 4m
    ¥90,711–215,682

  5. Drive to Calgary International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Drive from North America to Calgary International Airport (YYC)car car
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane YYC - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    17h 58m
    ¥80,711–285,482

  6. Drive to Calgary International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Drive from North America to Calgary International Airport (YYC)car car
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane YYC - HND
    19h 58m
    ¥80,161–184,752

  7. Drive to Calgary International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Drive from North America to Calgary International Airport (YYC)car car
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane YYC - NGO
    19h 54m
    ¥59,431–194,872

  8. Drive to Edmonton International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Drive from North America to Edmonton-Airport-YEGcar car
    2. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane YEG - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    20h 50m
    ¥59,906–188,653

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,968.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 46m

What companies run services between North America and Japan?

There is no direct connection from North America to Japan. However, you can drive to Saskatoon-Airport-YXE airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can drive to Saskatoon-Airport-YXE airport, fly to Narita International Airport (NRT), walk to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, then take the train to Tōkyō Station.

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