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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R9 209

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 341

One-way from

R9 209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 418
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 921 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 739 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 24 March 2025.

Thu 7/813:45JNB - NRT
1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/811:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 797
Thu 7/813:45JNB - HND
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/822:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 815
Sun 11/511:20JNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/510:05HND - JNB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/3R15 197
Sun 11/511:20JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/521:40NRT - JNB
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/3R15 197
Fri 2/511:20JNB - KIX
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/517:45KIX - JNB
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R15 397
Mon 12/59:50JNB - NRT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/517:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R15 598
Sun 18/514:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/521:15NRT - JNB
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R15 962
Sat 24/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/621:15NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R16 053
Wed 7/514:30JNB - KIX
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/519:10KIX - JNB
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R16 107
Wed 7/513:55JNB - KIX
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 14/514:50KIX - JNB
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R16 125
Mon 12/513:55JNB - NRT
1 stop39h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 27/522:25NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R16 908
Sat 24/513:00CPT - NRT
1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 31/516:55NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R16 981

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

Fly from

South Africa

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

13:45-8:00

1 stop35h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 31/8

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R14 797

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

13:45-6:45

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 31/8

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R14 815

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

11:20-21:35

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 21/5

10:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

R15 197

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

11:20-13:40

1 stop19h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 21/5

21:40-7:40

1 stop41h 00m

R15 197

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

11:20-21:15

1 stop26h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 9/5

17:45-7:40

1 stop20h 55m

R15 397

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

9:50-18:05

2 stops25h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 27/5

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R15 598

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

14:30-20:05

2 stops22h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 25/5

21:15-13:05

2 stops22h 50m

R15 962

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

13:50-20:05

2 stops23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/6

21:15-14:35

2 stops24h 20m

R16 053

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

14:30-21:05

2 stops23h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 14/5

19:10-13:05

2 stops24h 55m

R16 107

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

13:55-17:25

1 stop20h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 14/5

14:50-16:10

2 stops32h 20m

R16 125

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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 24 March 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 24 March 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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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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
1 283 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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
3 189 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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
1 318 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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
1 569 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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!

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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 227. Users have also found prices from R9 282 and R9 391 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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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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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 865AverageR16 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 805AverageR18 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 115AverageR15 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 186AverageR18 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 798AverageR18 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 423AverageR21 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 085AverageR20 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR16 591AverageR17 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 364AverageR22 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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