First nonstop flight from California to legendary Japanese ski destination announced

Source: New York Post

Golden State skiers can soon jet halfway across the world to get their fix with the announcement of nonstop flights from the Bay Area to an iconic ski destination of Sapporo, Japan. United recently announced that it will offer three direct flights weekly from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido starting in December 2026 — marking the first nonstop service from the continental US to the Japanese city. 5 Skiers in California will soon have an alternative for their winter sport.