Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sendai and Osaka share the UTC+9 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 86 weekly Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with JAL is the earliest flight available. JAL operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SDJ to ITM flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
J-Air has direct flights from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
J-Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
J-Air is a leader in on-time performance for SDJ to ITM flights, with 86.89% of services arriving on schedule.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. Fukuoka Airport is a popular stopover on the SDJ to ITM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight is 63 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 121 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SDJ to ITM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SDJ to ITM.
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Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SDJ make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Sendai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Sendai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SDJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
If you're arriving on a late Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ITM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and experience the lesser-explored corners of Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
From Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport, Osaka is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Osaka. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sendai Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDJ to ITM in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.



