Flights Tokyo → Sapporo
NRT → CTS
Route overview
This flight route connects Tokyo with Sapporo, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300, Boeing 737, and Airbus A320. The destination airport in Sapporo opened in 1988 and currently handles over 23 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Tokyo (NRT) → Sapporo (CTS) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Sapporo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Tokyo (NRT) to Sapporo (CTS) heads north for about 787 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating NRT-CTS
Frequently asked questions about NRT-CTS
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
