How to find cheap flights to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
$826 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sendai Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SDJ, the lowest fare is $495.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SDJ changes.
Score a bargain on tickets to Sendai, where Sendai Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Sendai. This will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Sendai, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Sendai Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Sendai
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Sendai is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SDJ.
If you want to experience Sendai at its liveliest, lock in your flights to SDJ for June. Holidaying during high seasons often means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Sendai are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Sendai is warmest in August, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -6ºC (21ºF) to 3ºC (37ºF).
With five days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Sendai.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Sendai Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
Fly to Sendai without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Sendai Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your SDJ plane ticket with Air China. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
SDJ is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to SDJ. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Sendai Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Start your trip to Sendai sooner by collecting a car hire in SDJ. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are some of the top suppliers to take your pick of here.
Sendai Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 84% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
Getting to central Sendai from Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The distance from SDJ to central Sendai is about 23 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to SDJ, driving to the centre will take around 35 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Sendai, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Sendai highlights
Step off your flight to Sendai and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Cherry-blossom viewing square: Located in Aoba-ku around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your tour of the city.
Izumi Botanical Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Sendai. This park is roughly 13 kilometres north-west of the centre in Izumi-ku.
Haguro Shrine: Looking for more reasons to visit Sendai? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Taihaku-ku.
How to get to Fukushima from Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The nearby city of Fukushima is about 97 kilometres from SDJ. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Yamagata
Yamagata is about 48 kilometres from Sendai Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Yamagata.
Explore more of Japan
Up for more exploring? Saitama will add more excitement to your journey through Japan. It's around 274 kilometres south-west of Sendai and features Nara Park, Kichijoji and Sakura Park.
Yono is another standout destination in Japan and is roughly 274 kilometres south-west of Sendai. Set your sights on top attractions like Sakuragaokafureai Park, Nishitani Park and Tatsumi kids park.
Make room for one more stop with Niigata, which is roughly 161 kilometres west of Sendai. Suwa Shrine, Science Museum and Shiokawa Sake Brewery make the trip worthwhile. You can get here by catching a flight to Niigata Airport (KIJ).
