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R9 230+ Cheap flights to Japan

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Return from

R15 291

One-way from

R9 230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 631
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 959 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 844 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 March 2025.

Sun 27/49:50JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 8/517:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R15 291
Tue 29/411:20JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/521:40NRT - JNB
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3R15 365
Sat 24/511:20JNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/516:20HND - JNB
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/3R15 494
Fri 19/911:20JNB - KIX
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/919:35KIX - JNB
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3R15 622
Tue 13/520:25JNB - KIX
1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 20/59:55KIX - JNB
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R15 641
Wed 14/513:55JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 21/510:20NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R15 733

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Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 March 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 8/5

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R15 291

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

11:20-16:05

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/5

21:40-7:40

1 stop41h 00m

R15 365

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

11:20-21:35

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 31/5

16:20-7:40

1 stop22h 20m

R15 494

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

11:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 25/9

19:35-7:40

1 stop19h 05m

R15 622

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

20:25-17:25

1 stop38h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 20/5

9:55-16:10

2 stops37h 15m

R15 641

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-19:10

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 21/5

10:20-10:00

2 stops30h 40m

R15 733

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 30/6

22:30-8:20

2 stops40h 50m

R15 917

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-20:05

2 stops22h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/6

21:15-13:05

2 stops22h 50m

R15 972

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:25-23:55

1 stop20h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/6

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R16 249

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

19:35-9:05

1 stop30h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 30/6

10:55-9:20

1 stop29h 25m

R16 783

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 24 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Japan. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R780

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R652

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R817

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R724

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 March 2025.
The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 30 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Japan. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
841 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

FAQs about flying to Japan

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Osaka Kansai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Kansai Intl typically cost R814, while return flights cost around R7 203.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Fukuoka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

    Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0,0 km away from Fukuoka).

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