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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R9 331

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 085

One-way from

R9 331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 221
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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18/6
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 765 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 624 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 12 April 2025.

Thu 15/511:20JNB - HND
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/510:05HND - JNB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4R16 085
Thu 15/511:20JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/518:30NRT - JNB
1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4R16 085
Sun 8/69:50JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/622:30NRT - JNB
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R16 181
Wed 30/49:50JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 8/517:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 258
Wed 21/514:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/521:05NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R16 470
Tue 17/619:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 1/722:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R16 604
Thu 29/513:55JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 10/610:20NRT - JNB
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R16 662
Sun 11/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/521:05NRT - CPT
1 stop23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R16 739
Tue 27/519:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 3/611:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R16 912
Thu 29/520:25JNB - HND
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 10/622:50HND - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R16 950
Sat 31/515:55CPT - NRT
2 stops34h 10mSWISS
Sun 29/610:55NRT - CPT
2 stops36h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/4R17 432
Tue 27/513:00CPT - HND
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 30/622:50HND - CPT
1 stop43h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 739

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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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-13:55

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 23/5

10:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

R16 085

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-14:30

1 stop20h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 23/5

18:30-7:40

1 stop20h 10m

R16 085

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

R16 181

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 8/5

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R16 258

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

14:30-20:05

2 stops22h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 28/5

21:05-13:05

1 stop23h 00m

R16 470

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 1/7

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R16 604

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-19:10

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/6

10:20-16:10

2 stops36h 50m

R16 662

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:50-20:05

2 stops23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 18/5

21:05-13:45

1 stop23h 40m

R16 739

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/6

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R16 912

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

20:25-23:55

1 stop20h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/6

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R16 950

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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 12 April 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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. 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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Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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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Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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
1 288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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
1 321 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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!
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
774 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 562. Users have also found prices from R10 255 and R10 948 on Etihad Airways 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.

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  • 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 9 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 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 486AverageR17 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 261AverageR19 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 867AverageR17 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 939AverageR19 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 587AverageR20 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 247AverageR23 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapestR17 005AverageR21 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR17 194AverageR18 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 985AverageR23 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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