Japan to United States Β· 4,783 miles (7,698 km)

Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

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25,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 25,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $56.29. One airline flies nonstop from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 4,783 miles (7,698 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vancouver, Tokyo and Tokyo and more.

How many miles CTS to SFO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines25,000$56.29–60.59
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines32,000$56.29–410.59
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$107.69–111.99
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines35,000$81.29–85.59
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines50,000$56.29–60.59
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines57,500$56.29–60.59
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines62,500$56.29–60.59
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines70,000$101.09–105.39
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines75,000$56.29–60.59

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CTS to SFO

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book CTS to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CTS to SFO with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    JAL logo
    +1
  • Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
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  • Via Osaka (KIX)Jetstar Japan, JAL and 2 more, then United Airlines
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    Peach Aviation logo
    +1
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
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    +4
    Korean Air logo
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    +1
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Okinawa (OKA)Peach Aviation, then United Airlines
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  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    +4
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    +1
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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    Cathay Pacific logo
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  • Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
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    Cebu Pacific Air logo
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CTS to SFO: common questions

How many miles does CTS to SFO cost?

In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $56.29. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (32,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CTS to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Sapporo from San Francisco by plane?

Sapporo (CTS) and San Francisco (SFO) are 4,783 miles (7,698 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CTS to SFO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Sapporo and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Vancouver (YVR), Tokyo (NRT), Tokyo (HND), Osaka (KIX) and Seoul (ICN). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Vancouver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.