Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from New York City airport is $ 1302 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1093 (in april) and $ 1730 (in december), which is a saving of $ 209 or a surplus of $ 428 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13373 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1093, saving $ 209 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1302). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1730).
Flight New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 974 | $ 1224 | good price |
| February | $ 948 | $ 1201 | good price |
| March | $ 846 | $ 1127 | good price |
| April | $ 812 | $ 1093 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 930 | $ 1186 | good price |
| June | $ 1267 | $ 1526 | fair price |
| July | $ 1264 | $ 1549 | fair price |
| August | $ 1255 | $ 1584 | high price |
| September | $ 886 | $ 1117 | good price |
| October | $ 860 | $ 1129 | good price |
| November | $ 876 | $ 1148 | good price |
| December | $ 1323 | $ 1730 the most expensive | very 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 New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido) range from $422 to $2266. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight
There are 17 companies that serve New York City from Sapporo (Hokkaido) airport: Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, ANA, Spirit Airlines, United, Air Canada, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, jetBlue, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, China Eastern, Finnair, Lufthansa, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 13373 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the New York City->Sapporo (Hokkaido) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $64.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sapporo (Hokkaido) to New York City 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Sapporo (Hokkaido) on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 05-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 889 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 09-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 833 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 07-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 771 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 08-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 782 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 09-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 764 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 10-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 748 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 11-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 785 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 14-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 762 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 16-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 05-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Sapporo (Hokkaido) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1121 $, which is a saving of 181 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (184 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 1021 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1146), 3 to 4 months ($ 1168), 4 to 5 months ($ 1072), 6 to 7 months ($ 1145) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1182), 2 to 3 months ($ 1149), 3 to 4 months ($ 1128), 4 to 5 months ($ 1154), 5 to 6 months ($ 1091), 9 to 10 months ($ 1187) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 893 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 916), 4 to 5 months ($ 915), 5 to 6 months ($ 974), 6 to 7 months ($ 1100), 7 to 8 months ($ 894) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 987), 3 to 4 months ($ 997), 4 to 5 months ($ 1007), 5 to 6 months ($ 1050), 7 to 8 months ($ 1014) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 871 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1166), 3 to 4 months ($ 1134), 6 to 7 months ($ 1007) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1434 $) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1428 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1462), 3 to 4 months ($ 1430) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1289 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1437), 3 to 4 months ($ 1462), 5 to 6 months ($ 1472) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1033 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1038), 5 to 6 months ($ 1043) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1070) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1111), 2 to 3 months ($ 996), 4 to 5 months ($ 1080) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1560), 4 to 5 months ($ 1518) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Sapporo (Hokkaido) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $80. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $47 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1643 $1482 to $1803 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2411 $833 to $7727 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 976 $718 to $1763 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1017 $889 to $1148 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1123 $1063 to $1220 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1112 $1051 to $1264 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1505 $1212 to $1798 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1344 $1253 to $1445 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february and august are cheaper to travel to Sapporo (Hokkaido). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!