Sendai to Sapporo flights
Direct and connecting flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Sendai to Sapporo take?
Flight time from Sendai (SDJ) to Sapporo (CTS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Sendai to Sapporo?
Airline availability for SDJ to CTS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Sendai to Sapporo?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SDJ to CTS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- APJ5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Japan Airlines Domestic5-yr attributed events: 14Last 90 days: none recorded
- Ibex Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- All Nippon Airways5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- Hokkaido International Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| APJ | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Japan Airlines Domestic | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Ibex Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Hokkaido International Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SDJ → CTS
SDJ to CTS is a short-haul route of 520 km (323 mi). See the return CTS → SDJ route.
Alternative airports near Sendai: Yamagata (GAJ) — 56 km, Fukushima (FKS) — 110 km.
Alternative airports near Sapporo: Sapporo (OKD) — 46 km, Asahikawa (AKJ) — 117 km.