Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sendai and Sapporo follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Every week, there are 68 Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 07:50 JAL flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:30 with JAL.
Leave enough time to catch your SDJ to CTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Sapporo, Japan. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
J-Air is the most punctual carrier that offers SDJ to CTS flights. A reliable 87.21% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SDJ and CTS:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is Rs11,173. A round-trip fare right now is Rs22,550. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDJ to CTS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SDJ to CTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
SDJ's address is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart SDJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Sendai Airport from central Sendai, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SDJ:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near CTS:
Pick up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Sendai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SDJ to CTS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Aomori to check off its leading sights. From Jomon Jiyukan to Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Morioka, about 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike are key reasons to visit.