How to find cheap flights to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Yamagata Airport is $396. A round-trip plane ticket to GAJ right now is $1,100.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly ten months before your departure date. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Yamagata, where Yamagata Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Yamagata by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you compare fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Yamagata, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Yamagata Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Yamagata
March is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Yamagata.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to GAJ.
June is the most popular month for flights to GAJ. It's an ideal time to take in the full energy of Yamagata.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Yamagata then.
With averages of between 61ºF and 90ºF, August is when Yamagata is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 18ºF to 39ºF.
With seven days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Yamagata.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 21 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Traveling to Yamagata Airport (GAJ): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Yamagata with Fuji Dream Airlines or Japan Airlines. These top airlines offer nonstop flights to Yamagata Airport.
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your GAJ plane ticket with Japan Airlines. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
The local timezone at GAJ is UTC+9.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Yamagata Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to GAJ:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car rental in GAJ. Get behind the wheel with Orix, NIPPON Rent A Car or Nissan Rent a Car and explore the lesser-explored corners of Yamagata and beyond.
Yamagata Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how often flights from GAJ reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Yamagata from Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
GAJ is about 14 miles from central Yamagata.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to GAJ, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the center.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Yamagata:
Yamagata highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Yamagata:
Frost Covered Trees of Zao: A popular place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 7 miles south-east of the city center in Zao onsen.
Risshaku-ji Temple: Hit up this landmark next. Around 6 miles north-east of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Yamagata experience.
How to get to Sendai from Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Sendai is around 30 miles from GAJ. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Traveling from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Kōriyama
If Kōriyama is where your trip takes you, it's about 70 miles from Yamagata Airport.
Explore more of Japan
Japan has plenty more waiting for you. Venture on to Saitama, located around 180 miles south of Yamagata. Nara Park, Kichijoji and Sakura Park should be on your to-do list.
Yono is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Japan. You'll find it around 180 miles south of Yamagata. Sakuragaokafureai Park, Nishitani Park and Tatsumi kids park are high on many visitors' lists.
About 30 miles east of Yamagata, Sendai is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Cherry-blossom viewing square, Cherry blossom Square and Haguro Shrine. Flying into Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the easiest way to get here.