Flying from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
Sapporo's main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS). Check out your options for leaving from here when reserving your flights from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ).
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Sapporo to Sendai International Airport flight.
Sendai's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Sendai International Airport is located in Sendai.
With 78 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) is the most popular route. JAL operates the earliest flight at 7:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from CTS to SDJ is with ANA at 8:05pm.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Sapporo to SDJ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like January or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) departing from New Chitose Airport (CTS).
At CTS, there's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport, including:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with J-Air from CTS to SDJ.
J-Air is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 89.51% of services arriving as scheduled.
CTS is around 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to New Chitose Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sapporo to OKD in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to SDJ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
You'll find OKD at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SDJ instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Sendai International Airport flight.
The address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Getting from Sendai International Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
From Sendai International Airport, central Sendai is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport is $48. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $103. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sapporo to SDJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport (SDJ). January is the busiest month to travel to Sendai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Before locking in your Sapporo to SDJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Sendai, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Sendai
Start your Sendai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sapporo to Sendai International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Rairaikyo Gorge are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Sendai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sendai Castle.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sendai, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey about 274 kilometres southwest to Saitama to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama to Omiya Bonsai Village and Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Japan, head for Matsudo, roughly 274 kilometres south of Sendai. Tozen-ji Temple, Tokiwadaira Cherry Blossom Promenade and Hirakata Park are among the biggest draws.
