United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is expanding its international network by introducing two new flight routes to Japan.
The carrier will connect San Francisco to Sapporo and Chicago to Tokyo-Narita.
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The service between San Francisco and Sapporo will operate three times a week starting December 11.
This launch marks the first-ever nonstop flights connecting the continental United States directly to the northern Japanese city.
United Airlines will utilize a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for this specific route.
The new connection is designed to allow travelers from nearly 80 US cities to access Sapporo via San Francisco.
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This route opens up travel for skiing, regional cuisine, and the Sapporo Snow Festival. It provides a direct link to Hokkaido's winter attractions and culinary scene.
Chicago-Tokyo Service
In addition to the West Coast expansion, the airline will initiate a daily, year-round service between Chicago O'Hare and Tokyo-Narita starting October 24.
This schedule establishes United Airlines as the sole US carrier operating on that particular route.
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The Chicago route will feature a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Passengers utilizing this flight will gain access to one-stop connections to 21 Asia-Pacific destinations through United and its joint venture partner, ANA.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., which is headquartered in Illinois, maintains a vast domestic and international flight network.
The major American carrier is also a founding member of Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance globally.
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These new routes strengthen United's presence in the Asia-Pacific region. They offer travelers more options for direct flights to Japan from key US hubs.
