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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Sapporo by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SEA - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    14h 29m
    ¥61,472–141,872

  2. Fly from King County International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane BFI - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    18h 45m
    ¥47,472–171,872

  3. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane YVR - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    16h 30m
    ¥90,155–163,480

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥34,173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,115 km
  • Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Sapporo. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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