Qantas Launches Seasonal Route to Sapporo: Connecting Sydney to Hokkaido's Ski Resorts

Qantas has announced the return of its nonstop flights between Sydney and the new Chitose Airport in Sapporo, marking the only direct connection between the two cities. The seasonal service will operate three times a week during the 2025-2026 northern ski season, offering over 20,000 seats for travelers seeking Japan’s renowned Hokkaido ski resorts

20 de enero de 2025 - 15:04

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Qantas resumes its nonstop flights between Sydney and the new Chitose Airport in Sapporo, providing the only direct link between the two cities and meeting the growing demand for travel to Japan.

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With the addition of Sapporo, the airline's network of destinations reaches a total of 100, with these flights operating on a seasonal basis. Services will run three times a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—from December 15, 2025, to March 26, 2026.

Airbus A330-200 aircraft will operate the route, accommodating 255 passengers across two classes. Business Class offers 27 seats, each featuring direct aisle access and fully flat beds in a 1-2-1 layout, while Economy Class includes 229 seats designed for comfort during long-haul flights. During the northern ski season, Qantas will offer over 20,000 seats on this route, catering to demand for Japan’s world-class winter destinations.

The Qantas Group now offers eight routes and more than 1.5 million seats annually between Australia and Japan:

Qantas:

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Sydney-Tokyo Haneda
Melbourne-Tokyo Narita
Brisbane-Tokyo Narita
Sydney-Sapporo

Jetstar:

Sydney-Osaka Kansai
Brisbane-Tokyo Narita
Brisbane-Osaka Kansai
Cairns-Tokyo Narita
Cairns-Osaka Kansai

“We know Sapporo is an extremely popular winter destination for Australians who love the snow, and we’re excited to make it even easier for them to reach Hokkaido’s world-class ski resorts with a direct flight from Sydney,” said Cam Wallace, CEO of Qantas International.