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United Airlines Revives Historic Route to Sapporo, Japan
WHY IT MATTERS
This new route may appeal to travelers seeking a nonstop journey to Sapporo, potentially boosting tourism and business ties between the USA and Japan.
What happened
United Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo, Japan, this December.
The route, serviced by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, will operate three times a week, marking the first direct service from the USA to CTS in over three months.
The revival of this historic route is expected to provide a convenient travel option for passengers between the two cities.
PRIMARY SOURCES
United Airlines Launches New 11-Hour Nonstop Route In 3 Months: See Map Now
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 30, 2026, 7:15 AM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Sep 30, 2026, 7:15 AM