Statistics on Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sapporo (Hokkaido) (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from Los Angeles airport is $ 1048 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 889 (in february) and $ 1349 (in june), which is a saving of $ 160 or a surplus of $ 301 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $810 to $864 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 19130 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 889, saving $ 160 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1048). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1349).
Flight Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 841 | $ 992 | good price |
| February | $ 768 | $ 889 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 764 | $ 916 | good price |
| April | $ 806 | $ 935 | good price |
| May | $ 818 | $ 948 | good price |
| June | $ 1064 | $ 1349 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1026 | $ 1246 | high price |
| August | $ 942 | $ 1167 | fair price |
| September | $ 797 | $ 920 | good price |
| October | $ 796 | $ 909 | good price |
| November | $ 836 | $ 975 | good price |
| December | $ 1010 | $ 1332 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sapporo (Hokkaido) range from $486 to $1511. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1458 to $1511). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $810 to $864 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight
There are 19 companies that serve Los Angeles from Sapporo (Hokkaido) airport: United, ANA, Viva Macau, Japan Airlines, Air China, EVA Air, Hong Kong Airlines, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, starlux airlines, China Eastern, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 19130 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Sapporo (Hokkaido) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $75. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $99.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sapporo (Hokkaido) to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Sapporo (Hokkaido) on a friday may cost you an additional $102.
Top prices Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 03-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 792 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 778 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 791 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 07-10 to 16-10-2025 | $ 698 | layover flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 10-12 to 20-12-2025 | $ 802 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 09-01 to 17-01-2026 | $ 716 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 14-01 to 24-01-2026 | $ 686 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 16-01 to 24-01-2026 | $ 686 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 01-02 to 14-02-2026 | $ 705 | layover flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 07-02 to 16-02-2026 | $ 700 | layover flight with ANA |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Sapporo (Hokkaido) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Sapporo (Hokkaido), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 968 $, which is a saving of 80 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (73 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 903 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 964), 2 to 3 months ($ 987), 3 to 4 months ($ 959), 4 to 5 months ($ 986), 7 to 8 months ($ 982), 10 to 11 months ($ 974) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 876), 2 to 3 months ($ 886), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 5 to 6 months ($ 871) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 799 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 903), 2 to 3 months ($ 848), 3 to 4 months ($ 810), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 868), 7 to 8 months ($ 866) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 844 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 5 to 6 months ($ 902) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 867 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 3 to 4 months ($ 923) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1252), 4 to 5 months ($ 1292), 5 to 6 months ($ 1220) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1159), 3 to 4 months ($ 1149), 4 to 5 months ($ 1151), 5 to 6 months ($ 1093) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 978 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1099), 5 to 6 months ($ 1083) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 859 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 889), 3 to 4 months ($ 869), 5 to 6 months ($ 873), 6 to 7 months ($ 867) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 7 to 8 months ($ 943) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1330), 3 to 4 months ($ 1279), 4 to 5 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1273), 7 to 8 months ($ 1283), 8 to 9 months ($ 1133), 10 to 11 months ($ 1113) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Sapporo (Hokkaido) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Los Angeles to Sapporo (Hokkaido): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 902 $816 to $1213 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 884 $778 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1207 $1031 to $1485 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1071 $820 to $1429 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 961 $903 to $1019 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 829 $829 to $829 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 793 $698 to $894 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1065 $1065 to $1065 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 969 $802 to $1067 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 697 $686 to $716 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 721 $683 to $828 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sapporo (Hokkaido). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!