Flying from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport takes 1 hour 22 minutes, on average. Sendai's timezone is UTC+9 — the same as Osaka.
There are 21 flights from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport each week. Hop on the 07:20 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from KIX to SDJ is at 20:15.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between KIX and SDJ:
New Chitose Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from KIX to SDJ, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within Japan. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport is C$64. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$127. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from KIX to SDJ, reserve your trip 8 months before your planned departure.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from KIX to SDJ. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 44 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near KIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Book a hotel close to SDJ if you're on a late flight from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
From Sendai Airport, Sendai is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sendai in April.
The warmest month in Sendai is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansai International Airport to Sendai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KIX to SDJ in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Sendai
Start your Sendai trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from KIX to SDJ, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sendai Castle, The Miyagi Museum of Art and Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port are popular attractions which should feature on every Sendai itinerary.
Complete your Sendai trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Sendai Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Sendai getaway.
