Travelling from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport.
Sapporo and Sendai are in the same timezone, UTC+9.
Every week, there are 68 Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 07:50 JAL flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:05 with ANA.
To ensure you get on your CTS to SDJ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sendai holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Japan:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
J-Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CTS to SDJ flights, with 89.51% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CTS and SDJ:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
$51 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Return flights start from $103. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CTS to SDJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CTS to SDJ.
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Handy information about Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
When it comes to Sapporo Chitose Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sapporo to Sapporo Chitose Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CTS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDJ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sendai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sendai and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sendai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sendai. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport for August if you want to explore Sendai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTS to SDJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Sendai. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Around 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.