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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R8 865

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Japan (JP0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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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 20 November 2024.

Tue 3/1214:35JNB - NRT
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1220:30NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R15 766
Sun 24/119:00CPT - NRT
1 stop42h 10mSWISS
Sun 8/1212:10NRT - CPT
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R16 919
Tue 3/1212:45JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 9/1221:55NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R17 387
Sun 24/1113:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/1220:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R18 198
Sun 24/1112:35CPT - HND
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 8/1223:30HND - CPT
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 937
Tue 26/1120:25JNB - NRT
1 stop30h 45mSWISS
Tue 3/1212:10NRT - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R19 459
Wed 4/1210:00JNB - HND
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/126:35HND - JNB
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 640
Tue 3/1212:45JNB - HND
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 9/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop35h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R19 820
Tue 26/1119:35JNB - HND
1 stop30h 05mLufthansa
Tue 3/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop38h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R19 928
Mon 9/1214:35CPT - KIX
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/1217:00KIX - CPT
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R20 126
Tue 26/1113:25JNB - HND
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Mon 2/120:05HND - JNB
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R20 378
Wed 4/1210:00JNB - NRT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/127:45NRT - JNB
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R20 378

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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

14:35-19:30

2 stops21h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/12

20:30-20:00

2 stops30h 30m

R15 766

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

9:55-17:30

2 stops24h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 27/4

10:20-8:35

2 stops29h 15m

R15 838

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - ITM

CPTITM

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

13:50-18:55

3 stops46h 05m

Osaka Itami

Mon 20/1

14:05-14:30

3 stops31h 25m

R16 108

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

13:45-21:40

1 stop24h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 14/4

22:55-6:10

1 stop38h 15m

R17 351

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

12:45-17:55

1 stop22h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/12

21:55-15:35

1 stop24h 40m

R17 387

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

13:50-9:40

2 stops36h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 20/1

10:50-14:30

2 stops34h 40m

R17 748

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

11:05-14:10

1 stop20h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 27/4

15:45-7:40

2 stops46h 55m

R17 820

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

13:45-17:30

1 stop20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 15/4

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R18 703

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/1

8:50-1:00

1 stop33h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 22/1

23:30-15:35

1 stop23h 05m

R19 153

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/12

10:00-0:40

3 stops31h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 8/12

6:35-8:35

3 stops33h 00m

R19 640

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Japan

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Japan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Japan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 20 November 2024.

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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 333 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
876 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Japan one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 865. Users have also found prices from R10 522 and R11 117 on Singapore Airlines and Turkish 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 756AverageR16 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 751AverageR15 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 752AverageR18 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 660AverageR17 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 278AverageR21 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 846AverageR17 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 726AverageR20 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 204AverageR21 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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