Flights San Francisco → Sapporo
As of October 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Sapporo have a typical range USD 708–5125, median USD 1276. Full range across all 148 offers: USD 533–18819. We found 47% of 148 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1263) and 53% from full-service carriers (around USD 1317).
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Sapporo
Based on 148 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Sapporo
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | USD 1 | — |
| China Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| STARLUX Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| Asiana Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| ANA | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | Included | — |
| Air Canada | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Qantas | Included | USD 35 | — |
| British Airways | Included | USD 65 | — |
| KLM | — | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Sapporo cost?
Based on 148 offers · October 2026
San Francisco to Sapporo flights ranged from USD 533 to USD 18819 across 148 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 1447 and premium fares around 5105 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 148 offers.
These 148 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 1033 and USD 1542
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Sapporo flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Sapporo routes. The breakdown below is based on 148 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CX | 50 | 3% |
| Cathay Pacific | 1 | 0% |
| CI | 15 | 1% |
| JX | 15 | 2% |
| BR | 15 | 2% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| KE | 15 | 2% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| AA | 45 | 3% |
| AS | 45 | 2% |
| UA | 42 | 2% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| DL | 15 | 0% |
| AC | 20 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 2% |
| QF | 50 | 1% |
| BA | 80 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 0% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 492 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 542 total. Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 540 + fees USD 1 = ~USD 541 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Cathay Pacific's lower-fee model — the USD 48 base difference shrinks to USD 1 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Sapporo?
23 airlines flew San Francisco to Sapporo in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay Pacific | 3 | — | 541 | 1 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 11 | 542–5878 | 542 | 50 (9%) |
 Starlux | 1 | — | 666 | 15 (2%) |
 EVA Air | 5 | 691–736 | 715 | 15 (2%) |
 China Airlines | 3 | 677–3669 | 919 | 15 (2%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 6 | 815–1829 | 947 | 15 (2%) |
 Korean Air | 1 | — | 996 | 15 (2%) |
 United | 3 | — | 1033 | n/a |
 Alaska | 1 | — | 1033 | n/a |
 American | 6 | — | 1033 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 11 | 1033–1279 | 1149 | 45 (4%) |
 Japan Airlines | 10 | 1114–1215 | 1153 | 0 (0%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 7 | 1213–18819 | 1215 | 15 (1%) |
 ASHA | 2 | — | 1263 | n/a |
 ANA | 20 | 1252–1541 | 1317 | 0 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 9 | 1272–1480 | 1385 | 20 (1%) |
 Air Canada | 11 | 1239–1790 | 1485 | 20 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 11 | 1308–1638 | 1533 | 42 (3%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 23 | 1261–5125 | 1960 | 45 (2%) |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 2677 | 45 (2%) |
 Qantas | 1 | — | 5847 | 50 (1%) |
 British Airways | 1 | — | 6333 | 80 (1%) |
 KLM | 1 | — | 9401 | 47 (0%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Sapporo prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Sapporo flights
- San Francisco–Sapporo had 148 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 1276.
- BA charges 80.0x more in ancillary fees than Cathay Pacific — USD 80 vs USD 1 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 843 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 542. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Sapporo cost?
- Based on 148 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Sapporo flights range from USD 533 to USD 18819, with a median price of USD 1276. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Sapporo flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 26 to the base fare on San Francisco to Sapporo flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Sapporo including all fees?
- Cathay Pacific has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Sapporo at USD 541 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Sapporo flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 542. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Sapporo routes?
- San Francisco to Sapporo has 23 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 533 to USD 18819 across 148 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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