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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo from R9 347

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Tokyo are usually found in February or June, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 855

One-way from

R9 347

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 883
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 614 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 468 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 16/511:20JNB - HND
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/510:05HND - JNB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4R15 855
Fri 16/511:20JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/517:15NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4R15 855
Thu 15/58:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/521:05NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R16 026
Mon 19/59:50JNB - NRT
2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/517:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 536
Thu 29/520:25JNB - HND
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 10/622:50HND - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 745
Mon 19/510:10JNB - NRT
2 stops25h 25mAir China
Tue 27/58:55NRT - JNB
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Deal found 15/4R18 334
Mon 11/811:20JNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/813:30HND - JNB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 110
Mon 19/522:20JNB - HND
1 stop41h 05mEmirates
Mon 26/50:05HND - JNB
1 stop27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/4R19 639
Thu 17/713:45JNB - NRT
1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 24/719:00NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 734
Wed 10/1212:45JNB - HND
1 stop29h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/123:30HND - JNB
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 829
Tue 16/128:50JNB - NRT
1 stop26h 05mJapan Airlines
Mon 22/1221:55NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 15/4R19 866
Thu 29/513:55JNB - NRT
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/610:20NRT - JNB
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R20 453

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

11:20-13:55

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 23/5

10:05-7:40

1 stop28h 35m

R15 855

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

11:20-16:05

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 23/5

17:15-7:40

1 stop21h 25m

R15 855

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-20:05

2 stops28h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 26/5

21:05-13:05

1 stop23h 00m

R16 026

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-18:05

2 stops49h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 27/5

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R16 536

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 745

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

10:10-18:35

2 stops25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 27/5

8:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

R18 334

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

11:20-21:35

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/8

13:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R19 110

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

22:20-22:25

1 stop41h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 26/5

0:05-20:50

1 stop27h 45m

R19 639

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

13:45-8:00

1 stop35h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 24/7

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R19 734

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-7:40

2 stops34h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/6

10:20-16:10

2 stops36h 50m

R20 453

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo (average of R809). Flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 017). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Tokyo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo 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 Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Tokyo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, 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 Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Tokyo have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Tokyo. 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 flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Tokyo is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 855 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R16 026 and R16 745 round-trip. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo one-way?

    R9 347 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R9 403 and R11 768, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

    Johannesburg to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Singapore sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Addis Ababa comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Tokyo flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Tokyo flights?

    Johannesburg to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi the least frequently. Johannesburg to Tokyo flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest. Hong Kong comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Tokyo flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Tokyo 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 Johannesburg to Tokyo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo (average of R809). Flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 017). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo. 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 538AverageR16 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 041AverageR20 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 708AverageR19 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 790AverageR18 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 461AverageR17 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 722AverageR21 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR16 908AverageR18 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air ChinaCheapestR19 472AverageR23 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 251AverageR23 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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