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

For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R13 486. Users have also found prices from R13 811 and R14 155 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to South Africa from Japan average R19 480. You can even find prices in March for less than R19 480, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as R13 563. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Japan. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R20 491+ Flights from Japan to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R14 499
One-way from	R9 456

Ethiopian Air
15/2-8/3
4 total stops
58h 40m total
Japan to South Africa

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23/3
2 total stops
34h 55m total
Japan to South Africa

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2025.

Sun 10/817:25KIX - JNB

1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 14/813:45JNB - KIX

1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/1R13 257

Sat 15/220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/38:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R14 499

Fri 29/819:00NRT - JNB

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 14/913:45JNB - NRT

1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R15 263

Thu 16/109:15HND - CPT

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Wed 22/1010:40CPT - HND

2 stops28h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R15 435

Fri 29/816:55HND - JNB

1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

Sat 13/919:50JNB - HND

1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R15 740

Thu 16/1011:10NRT - CPT

2 stops29h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 22/1010:40CPT - NRT

2 stops23h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R15 760

Wed 12/220:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R16 314

Tue 4/212:10NRT - CPT

1 stop40h 45mSWISS

Tue 11/219:30CPT - NRT

2 stops31h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/1R16 390

Tue 28/112:35HND - CPT

2 stops32h 15mLufthansa

Tue 4/218:30CPT - HND

1 stop33h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 13/1R19 370

Sat 8/218:55NRT - JNB

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/213:20JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 210

Fri 29/817:25NRT - JNB

1 stop29h 45mJapan Airlines

Sun 14/913:35JNB - NRT

2 stops36h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 764

Fri 29/87:00HND - JNB

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/913:35JNB - HND

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 936

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Sat 15/220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/38:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R14 499

Tue 4/212:10NRT - CPT

1 stop40h 45mSWISS

Tue 11/219:30CPT - NRT

2 stops31h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/1R16 390

Mon 5/511:10NRT - CPT

2 stops29h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/510:40CPT - NRT

2 stops23h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R18 606

Tue 28/112:35HND - CPT

2 stops32h 15mLufthansa

Tue 4/218:30CPT - HND

1 stop33h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 13/1R19 370

Sat 8/218:55NRT - JNB

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/213:20JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 210

Sat 15/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 21/217:20JNB - HND

2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1R21 433

Sat 15/27:10HND - JNB

2 stops33h 15mJapan Airlines

Sat 8/313:20JNB - HND

1 stop28h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/1R21 509

Tue 11/20:05HND - CPT

1 stop42h 35mEmirates

Wed 19/213:40CPT - HND

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Deal found 12/1R22 274

Wed 12/213:35NRT - CPT

1 stop47h 35mKLM

Wed 19/28:05CPT - NRT

1 stop44h 40mKLM

Deal found 13/1R27 374

Mon 14/410:35NRT - CPT

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 18/416:35CPT - NRT

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/1R31 710

Wed 12/220:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R16 314

Mon 5/513:05HND - CPT

1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 12/518:55CPT - HND

1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/1R36 237

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Japan to South Africa. Data last updated 14 January 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 27/11:00HND - CPT

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/28:30CPT - HND

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R22 694

Tue 28/112:35HND - CPT

2 stops32h 15mLufthansa

Tue 4/218:30CPT - HND

1 stop33h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 13/1R19 370

Tue 4/212:10NRT - CPT

1 stop40h 45mSWISS

Tue 11/219:30CPT - NRT

2 stops31h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/1R16 390

Sat 8/218:55NRT - JNB

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/213:20JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 210

Tue 11/20:05HND - CPT

1 stop42h 35mEmirates

Wed 19/213:40CPT - HND

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Deal found 12/1R22 274

Wed 12/220:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R16 314

Wed 12/218:55NRT - CPT

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R21 949

Thu 13/223:30HND - CPT

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 20/212:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1R21 471

Sat 15/220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/38:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R14 499

Sat 15/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 21/217:20JNB - HND

2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1R21 433

Sat 15/27:10HND - JNB

2 stops33h 15mJapan Airlines

Sat 8/313:20JNB - HND

1 stop28h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/1R21 509

Sat 15/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/213:20JNB - HND

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R21 567

One-way flights from Japan to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Japan to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

Sun 23/311:35NRT - JNB

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R9 456

Sat 22/31:55HND - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R10 487

Thu 13/212:55NRT - CPT

3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1R12 531

Fri 14/221:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/1R13 486

Fri 31/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop35h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1R13 811

Sat 22/220:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R14 155

Fri 31/17:25HND - JNB

2 stops33h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/1R14 231

Tue 15/422:55HND - CPT

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R15 129

Sat 22/216:55NRT - CPT

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1R15 893

Sun 30/322:50HND - CPT

1 stop43h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/1R16 199

Sat 22/318:00HND - JNB

2 stops44h 40mAir China

Deal found 13/1R16 696

Sat 22/315:15NRT - JNB

2 stops47h 25mAir China

Deal found 13/1R16 696

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Depart

Return

Price

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 15/2

20:30-20:00

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

R14 499

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/2

20:30-14:30

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/2

13:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

R16 314

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Tue 4/2

12:10-21:55

1 stop40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

19:30-10:10

2 stops31h 40m

R16 390

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/5

11:10-9:25

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

10:40-17:30

2 stops23h 50m

R18 606

TokyoCape Town

HND - CPT

HNDCPT

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/5

16:55-9:25

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

10:40-21:50

2 stops28h 10m

R19 255

TokyoCape Town

HND - CPT

HNDCPT

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 28/1

12:35-13:50

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:30-10:45

1 stop33h 15m

R19 370

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 8/2

18:55-15:20

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

13:20-17:55

1 stop21h 35m

R20 210

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 15/2

23:30-15:20

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

17:20-1:00

2 stops48h 40m

R21 433

TokyoCape Town

HND - CPT

HNDCPT

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 13/2

23:30-17:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/2

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

R21 471

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 15/2

7:10-9:25

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

13:20-1:00

1 stop28h 40m

R21 509

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Japan to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Japan to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines from Japan to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

KLM

7,8

Good

1 336 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

821 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 446 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Japan to South Africa one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R13 486. Users have also found prices from R13 811 and R14 155 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Japan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Japan to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Japan to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 038	AverageR16 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR28 265	AverageR34 356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Japan with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from Japan to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to South Africa?

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines from Japan to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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