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R9 531+ Cheap flights to Japan

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 fevereiro 2025.

Return from

R14 951

One-way from

R9 531

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 227
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R204 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 575 potential savings vs. average return price).
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qui 11/913:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
dom 14/917:05HND - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 637
seg 3/313:20JNB - NRT
1 stop39h 35mQatar Airways
seg 10/316:55NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R15 430
qua 19/314:35JNB - NRT
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
seg 14/421:15NRT - JNB
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 688
qui 15/513:45JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines
seg 19/511:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 388
qui 15/513:45JNB - KIX
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
seg 19/523:25KIX - JNB
1 stop37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 518
sáb 13/1212:45JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 10mJapan Airlines
sáb 27/1216:55NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 605

Find flights to Japan within your budget

Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 fevereiro 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 15/5

13:45-21:50

1 stop25h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

seg 19/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 951

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/3

13:20-11:55

1 stop39h 35m

Tokyo Narita

seg 10/3

16:55-9:25

1 stop23h 30m

R15 430

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 19/3

14:35-19:05

2 stops21h 30m

Tokyo Narita

seg 14/4

21:15-13:05

2 stops22h 50m

R15 688

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 15/5

13:45-17:30

1 stop20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

seg 19/5

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R16 388

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 15/5

13:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

seg 19/5

23:25-6:10

1 stop37h 45m

R16 518

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/3

13:20-1:00

1 stop28h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

seg 10/3

7:10-15:35

2 stops39h 25m

R17 808

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 15/5

8:20-20:55

2 stops29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

seg 19/5

19:10-13:05

2 stops24h 55m

R17 863

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 23/3

11:05-21:15

1 stop27h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

sáb 29/3

10:10-7:40

1 stop28h 30m

R17 992

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 23/3

11:05-6:30

1 stop36h 25m

Tokyo Narita

sáb 29/3

16:45-7:40

1 stop21h 55m

R17 992

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 17/3

14:35-21:05

2 stops23h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

ter 29/4

18:15-13:05

2 stops25h 50m

R18 343

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Travel insights for flights to Japan

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

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 24 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R779

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R652

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R809

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R708

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways.

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 mm 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 fevereiro 2025.
The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

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 21 fevereiro 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines to Japan. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
1 299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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!

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
1 568 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Osaka Kansai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Kansai Intl typically cost R814, while return flights cost around R3 011.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Fukuoka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

    Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0,0 km away from Fukuoka).

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