How to find cheap flights to Hokkaido Airport (WKJ)
$1,334 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Hokkaido Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to WKJ, the lowest fare is $692.
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It's typically recommended to book about seven months before you plan to depart. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Wakkanai, where Hokkaido Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Wakkanai
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Wakkanai is typically December.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to WKJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to WKJ. Go then if you're eager to see Wakkanai at its busiest and best.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Wakkanai then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Wakkanai is warmest in August, with averages of between 61ºF and 72ºF.
Ranging from 18ºF to 32ºF, February has the lowest temperatures.
May often brings more sun than cloud. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Wakkanai.
The wettest time of year is January. Travel then and you can expect to get around 15 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Hokkaido Airport (WKJ): What you need to know
Take the express route to Wakkanai with ANA (All Nippon Airways). This top airline offers direct flights to Hokkaido Airport.
If you want to travel with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your WKJ plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 64% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.
When you land at WKJ, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Looking for a stay within easy reach of Hokkaido Airport? Hop off your flight to WKJ and drift off to sleep shortly after at Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai.
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Flights departing from Hokkaido Airport arrive as planned 51% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Hokkaido Airport is located in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan.
Getting to central Wakkanai from Hokkaido Airport (WKJ)
The distance from WKJ to central Wakkanai is about 8 miles.
You'll reach the center in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to WKJ.
Wakkanai has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Wakkanai highlights
These popular sights have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Wakkanai:
Observatory: A classic place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is located around 5 miles east of the city center.
Meguma Primeval Garden: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little while exploring Wakkanai. You'll find this park roughly 4 miles east of the center.
Kita no Sakuramori Park: Looking for more reasons to visit Wakkanai? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 7 miles east of the city center.
How to get to Toyotomi from Hokkaido Airport (WKJ)
WKJ serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Toyotomi, which is around 17 miles away. The most convenient way into the center will depend on the time of day, so plan ahead.
Traveling from Hokkaido Airport (WKJ) to Onishibetsu
If Onishibetsu is on your radar, it's about 16 miles from Hokkaido Airport.
Explore more of Japan
Japan keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Sapporo, located around 160 miles south of Wakkanai. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street have to be on your must-see list. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Asahikawa might just steal the show during your trip to Japan. You'll find it roughly 120 miles south of Wakkanai. Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple are major draws. You can get here through Asahikawa Airport (AKJ).
Roughly 160 miles south of Wakkanai, Otaru makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Otaru Snow Light Path, Otaru Canal and Otaru Wharf.
