What happened
- UA234: SFO to CTS, departs 10:30 AM, arrives 2:15 PM (+1 day)
- UA235: CTS to SFO, departs 4:15 PM, arrives 8:25 AM Westbound flights operate on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; eastbound on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The 4,796-mile route is United's shortest true transpacific service from the continental US. Aircraft will be a Boeing 787-9 with 251 seats (48 business, 21 premium economy, 188 economy). This follows Air Canada's recent announcement of similar service from Vancouver
United Airlines is adding a new winter seasonal route between San Francisco (SFO) and Sapporo (CTS), Japan. The service will operate 3 times weekly during the winter 2026-2027 season, running from December 17, 2026, through March 26, 2027. Schedule: