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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R7 979

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 583

One-way from

R7 979

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 152
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 11/913:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 14/917:05HND - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 565
Fri 11/713:45JNB - NRT
1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/711:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R14 583
Wed 5/314:35CPT - NRT
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/320:05NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 060
Mon 3/1110:40CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/1110:00NRT - CPT
2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R15 317
Mon 3/313:20JNB - NRT
1 stop39h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 10/316:55NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R15 353
Wed 19/314:35JNB - NRT
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 14/421:15NRT - JNB
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 610
Thu 15/513:45JNB - KIX
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 19/523:25KIX - JNB
1 stop37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R16 050
Mon 3/1118:25CPT - NRT
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1116:55NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R16 912
Mon 12/513:00CPT - NRT
1 stop40h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 2/617:25NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R17 059
Fri 11/713:55JNB - HND
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 30/722:50HND - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R17 463
Mon 3/1112:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 24/1116:55NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 481
Mon 12/513:00CPT - HND
1 stop27h 55mJapan Airlines
Mon 2/622:50HND - CPT
1 stop43h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 499

Find flights from South Africa to Japan within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

13:45-6:45

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 29/7

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 583

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

13:45-8:00

1 stop35h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 31/7

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R14 583

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

14:35-19:05

2 stops21h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/3

20:05-14:30

2 stops25h 25m

R15 060

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

13:20-11:55

1 stop39h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/3

16:55-9:25

1 stop23h 30m

R15 353

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

14:35-19:05

2 stops21h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 14/4

21:15-13:05

2 stops22h 50m

R15 610

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 19/5

23:25-6:10

1 stop37h 45m

R16 050

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

13:00-12:35

1 stop40h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/6

17:25-10:50

1 stop24h 25m

R17 059

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

13:55-23:55

1 stop27h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 30/7

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R17 463

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 2/6

22:50-10:50

1 stop43h 00m

R17 499

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

13:50-20:55

2 stops24h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 30/4

18:15-14:35

2 stops27h 20m

R17 536

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Japan

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Japan as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Japan one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 979. Users have also found prices from R9 483 and R10 712 on Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 951AverageR16 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 982AverageR18 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 117AverageR15 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 907AverageR18 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 536AverageR22 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 839AverageR18 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 212AverageR20 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 054AverageR22 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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