Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Sendai and Sapporo share the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from SDJ to CTS start from 07:40 — the earliest with JAL. The last departure is at 20:35 with JAL. Overall, you can choose from 132 weekly Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SDJ to CTS flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Sapporo (and then other parts of Japan) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
JAL is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
JAL stands out as the most punctual carrier for SDJ to CTS flights, with 93.11% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SDJ and CTS:
Itami Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, £34 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £70. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SDJ to CTS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SDJ to CTS.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
SDJ is located at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
83.78% of flights leaving Sendai Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SDJ.
Central Sendai to Sendai Airport is approximately 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near SDJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Sendai Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SDJ to CTS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 70 miles north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're ready to explore another side of Japan, consider Akita, roughly 240 miles south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are among its highlights.