United Airlines is adding two new Japan routes, including the first nonstop flight from the continental United States to Sapporo and a new daily Chicago – Tokyo Narita flight that restores another important Asia link from O’Hare.
Starting December 11, 2026, United will launch 3x weekly seasonal nonstop service between San Francisco (SFO) and Sapporo (CTS), operating through March. United says this will be the first nonstop service between the continental United States and Sapporo.
The route is expected to operate with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner according to this schedule:
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