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Cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Sendai
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One-way
| Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15 | £1,380 |
| Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23 | £598 |
| Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31 | £513 |
| Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7 | £493 |
| Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15 | £492 |
| Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23 | £828 |
| Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30 | £856 |
| Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7 | £431 |
| Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 | £1,171 |
| Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23 | £1,638 |
| Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 | £1,218 |
Round-trip
| Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15 | £1,257 |
| Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23 | £1,668 |
| Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31 | £971 |
| Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7 | £830 |
| Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15 | £1,086 |
| Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23 | £786 |
| Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30 | £776 |
| Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7 | £1,052 |
| Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 | £1,381 |
| Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23 | £2,061 |
| Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 | £1,723 |
Getting from Sendai airport to the city center
Fastest option: Airport Access Line train. Best value: Airport limousine bus.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17-25 min | ¥660 (~$4 USD) one way | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to city center | |
40-60 min | ¥1,000; ¥1,000 (~$7 USD) one way | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | direct to hotels | |
25-50 min | ¥6,000 – ¥9,000; ¥6,000–9,000 (~$40–60 USD) metered | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | ¥5,000 – ¥10,000; ¥5,000–10,000 (~$35–70 USD) per day | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Tohoku region | |
25-45 min | ¥8,000 – ¥15,000; ¥8,000–15,000 (~$55–100 USD) fixed rate | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups with luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Airport Access Line connects directly to JR Sendai Station, allowing transfers to Shinkansen and local trains.
- IC cards such as Suica and PASMO are accepted on trains and buses.
- Taxi fares are metered; late night surcharges may apply between 22:00 and 05:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
When is the best time to visit Sendai
Sendai's seasons offer distinct trade-offs: winter delivers the cheapest flights and festive lights, spring and autumn balance pleasant weather with moderate fares, while summer brings vibrant festivals like Tanabata but peak prices and humidity.
- Prices: Peak rates for flights and hotels; book 8-10 weeks ahead for better fares, avoid first weekend of August.
- Weather: Warm and humid, 20–28 °C with 10–12 rainy days per month; pack light layers and rain gear for afternoon showers.
- Events: Tanabata Festival (early August) fills streets with colorful decorations and Jozenji Street Jazz Festival (September) draws music lovers citywide.
- Prices: Cheapest flights and hotels—up to 40% less than summer peak; book mid-January through February for rock-bottom fares.
- Weather: Cold and crisp, -1–10 °C with occasional snow in January-February; 6–8 snowy/rainy days monthly, far drier than humid summer.
- Events: Sendai Pageant of Starlight (December-January) illuminates streets with thousands of lights; Dontosai Festival (January) features traditional fire ceremonies at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine.
- Prices: Moderate fares—20-30% below peak summer rates; book flights in early April or late September for sweet-spot savings before cherry blossoms or after festival crowds.
- Weather: Comfortable 8–23 °C with spring blooms (April) and vibrant autumn colors (October); expect 8–10 rainy days monthly, lighter than summer humidity.
- Events: Aoba Festival (May) showcases samurai parades, while Jozenji Street Jazz Festival (September) transforms downtown into an open-air concert venue.
Weather in Sendai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 4°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | -1°C |
| March | 9°C | 2°C |
| April | 14°C | 6°C |
| May | 19°C | 11°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 26°C | 20°C |
| August | 28°C | 22°C |
| September | 24°C | 18°C |
| October | 19°C | 12°C |
| November | 13°C | 7°C |
| December | 7°C | 1°C |
14 day forecast
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