Travelling from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport.
Sapporo and Sendai follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Flights from CTS to SDJ start from 07:50 — the first with JAL. The latest departure is at 20:00 with ANA. Overall, you can take your pick of 261 weekly New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CTS to SDJ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport, so jetting to Sendai (and then seeing more parts of Japan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is JAL.
ANA is the most punctual carrier that offers CTS to SDJ flights. A reliable 88.73% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CTS and SDJ include:
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Itami Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flight is Rs13,073. A return plane ticket right now is Rs34,348. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CTS to SDJ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CTS to SDJ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport.
Handy information about New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Of all flights departing from New Chitose Airport, 69.64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sapporo to New Chitose Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CTS? If you're catching an early flight from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDJ instead:
Pick up a Sendai Airport rental car and discover Sendai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Sendai Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
SDJ is located at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Sendai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Sendai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sendai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CTS to SDJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sendai, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel around 338 kilometres south to Yokohama to check off its top sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
