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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 1:07 am
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Originally Posted by c933103
So why are flights to Hokkaido more expensive?
My guess would be lack of competition. Depending on the dates you're searching it may also be a function of high demand - especially if carriers have reduced capacity on routes.

BTW - Is there a flight from Hokkaido to Sakhalin? I can see routes via ICN, which is quite a long distance.
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