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United Airlines will fly nonstop to Sapporo, Hokkaido (CTS) this winter, perfect for skiers seeking great powder. The new route, the first nonstop between the U.S. and Sapporo, will start December 11, 2026, and operate until March 21, 2027, operating 3X per week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for SFO to CTS, and Saturdays, Mondays, and Thursdays for CTS to SFO:
- Depart SFO 10:30am, Arrive CTS 14:15 the next day (UA234, 10 hours 45 min.)
- Depart CTS 16:15, Arrive SFO 8:20am the same day (UA235, 9 hours 5 min.)
Flights are on a 787-9 Dreamliner, with Polaris Business Class seating in a 1-2-1 configuration.
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Where to Stay in Hokkaido
For our luxury clients, our top recommendation in Hokkaido is the Park Hyatt Niseko, for those who want an excellent full-service resort with an onsen hot spring at The Spa, and different dining options (including teppanyaki, Chinese cuisine and dim sum brunch at China Kitchen, and excellent pizzas and Italian cuisine at Olivio). And for clients who want to experience one of Japan's best ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), we suggest the nearby Zaborin; many of our clients opt to split their stay, spending a night or two at Zaborin and the remaining nights at the Park Hyatt Niseko.
Here's our Park Hyatt Niseko video review:
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