Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for SAN→CTS. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 300,000 points + $48.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan (CTS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 35 of 39 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Sapporo (CTS)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 139,200 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), ANA (NH) | 7 | 29 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 9 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $10.90 | 2 stops | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 34 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 365,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 7 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 9+ | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 300,000 pts + $48.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 8 | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 450,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 413,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $10.70 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $49.10 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 92,400 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 450,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 450,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 109,400 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 170,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (18 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)How many miles or points you need from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 300,000 points + $48.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 19:30 UTC for a Nov 29, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 UTC). In business class, 250,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 19:50 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 35 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 06:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 23 dates, premium economy 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 30 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 29 dates, premium economy 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 35 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 35 dates, first class 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)?
Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Sapporo (CTS)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 250,000 miles with MileagePlus (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.