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 R9 404. Users have also found prices from R9 983 and R11 234 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Japan?

To save up to 2% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 42 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Japan from R15 981 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R18 082 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Japan?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Japan from South Africa. Prices for February average R16 979 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R13 408. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

R19 558+ Flights from South Africa to Japan

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R14 495
One-way from	R8 552

Ethiopian Air
3/4-24/4
4 total stops
51h 50m total
South Africa to Japan

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22/1
2 total stops
38h 15m total
South Africa to Japan

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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 19 Aralık 2024.

Cum 27/128:20JNB - NRT

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Deal found 18/12R31 291

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Deal found 18/12R32 287

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Per 3/413:50CPT - KIX

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Per 24/417:00KIX - CPT

2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12R14 495

Per 29/513:45JNB - HND

1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sal 10/622:55HND - JNB

1 stop38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12R14 712

Sal 11/223:55JNB - NRT

1 stop27h 15mSWISS

Sal 11/312:10NRT - JNB

1 stop29h 15mSWISS

Deal found 18/12R15 220

Pzt 20/120:00JNB - HND

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Paz 2/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R15 274

Cum 7/29:55JNB - NRT

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Per 13/216:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/12R15 365

Pzt 7/49:55JNB - NRT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Cum 11/410:20NRT - JNB

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R16 343

Cum 7/311:05JNB - HND

1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific

Cum 14/316:00HND - JNB

1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12R16 959

Sal 4/218:30CPT - HND

1 stop33h 15mLufthansa

Çar 12/210:45HND - CPT

2 stops32h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12R17 303

Paz 2/218:50JNB - HND

1 stop20h 40mEmirates

Cmt 8/20:05HND - JNB

1 stop41h 20mEmirates

Deal found 18/12R19 423

Cmt 1/219:35JNB - HND

2 stops28h 20mAustrian Airlines

Cmt 8/222:55HND - JNB

2 stops65h 35mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 18/12R21 615

Çar 9/410:10JNB - HND

2 stops43h 20mAir China

Çar 16/419:40HND - JNB

2 stops43h 00mAir China

Deal found 17/12R23 192

Çar 8/117:15CPT - KIX

1 stop42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Çar 15/122:30KIX - CPT

1 stop44h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R24 659

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2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

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Çar 25/129:30CPT - NRT

2 stops65h 40mSWISS

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Çar 25/1212:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

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Çar 25/1212:35CPT - NRT

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

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Çar 25/1218:25CPT - HND

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Deal found 18/12R34 317

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Cum 10/120:30NRT - JNB

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2 stops30h 30mLufthansa

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2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Cum 27/1219:45JNB - NRT

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Cum 10/121:55NRT - JNB

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1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop26h 05mEmirates

Per 9/10:05HND - JNB

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Deal found 18/12R37 306

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Çar 22/110:00JNB - NRT

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R8 552

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Deal found 18/12R10 744

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Deal found 17/12R11 234

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Deal found 18/12R11 469

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2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

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Price

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Per 3/4

13:50-20:55

2 stops24h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Per 24/4

17:00-13:45

2 stops27h 45m

R14 495

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 30/4

13:45-21:50

1 stop25h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sal 13/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 712

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Per 29/5

13:45-17:30

1 stop20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sal 10/6

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R14 785

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sal 4/2

15:20-19:30

2 stops45h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Çar 12/2

20:30-14:30

2 stops25h 00m

R15 129

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Pzt 9/6

10:40-8:00

2 stops38h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sal 24/6

11:10-9:25

2 stops29h 15m

R15 183

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 11/2

23:55-10:10

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sal 11/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

R15 220

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 20/1

20:00-1:00

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Paz 2/2

23:30-15:30

1 stop23h 00m

R15 274

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cum 7/2

9:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Per 13/2

16:55-8:35

1 stop22h 40m

R15 365

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 15/1

14:35-19:30

2 stops21h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Cmt 25/1

20:30-20:00

2 stops30h 30m

R15 383

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 15/1

8:50-17:30

2 stops25h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Cmt 25/1

21:55-15:20

1 stop24h 25m

R15 582

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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

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Rainfall in Japan 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 349 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 605 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

839 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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 R9 404. Users have also found prices from R9 983 and R11 234 on Qatar Airways 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 816	AverageR16 525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 823	AverageR18 577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 882	AverageR15 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 737	AverageR17 970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR14 358	AverageR21 788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 067	AverageR18 056	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 013	AverageR22 148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 482	AverageR21 297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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.

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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 19 Aralık 2024.

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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