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R8 467+ Cheap flights to Japan

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Japan in 2024

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

R15 397

One-way from

R8 467

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 958
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Wed 18/1214:35JNB - NRT
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/1220:30NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R16 030
Sat 21/1223:00JNB - KIX
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1217:10KIX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R18 364
Mon 9/1210:10JNB - NRT
3 stops43h 00mAir China
Mon 16/1220:40NRT - JNB
2 stops42h 00mAir China
Deal found 20/11R18 907
Mon 9/1212:45JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 16/1221:55NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R19 396
Mon 9/129:55JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/1216:55NRT - JNB
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R20 174
Mon 9/1210:10JNB - HND
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Mon 16/1215:25HND - JNB
2 stops47h 15mAir China
Deal found 20/11R20 662

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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

14:35-19:30

2 stops21h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 26/1

20:30-13:10

2 stops23h 40m

R15 397

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

8:50-1:00

1 stop33h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 10/3

23:30-15:35

1 stop23h 05m

R15 723

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

9:55-17:30

2 stops24h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 27/4

10:20-8:35

2 stops29h 15m

R16 392

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

8:50-7:15

2 stops39h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 26/1

21:55-15:30

1 stop24h 35m

R16 953

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

10:10-12:10

3 stops43h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/3

20:40-7:40

3 stops42h 00m

R17 586

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

11:05-6:30

1 stop36h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 27/4

15:45-7:40

2 stops46h 55m

R17 894

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

14:30-6:35

3 stops33h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 8/5

17:00-20:00

2 stops34h 00m

R18 002

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

14:30-18:55

3 stops45h 25m

Osaka Itami

Thu 8/5

14:15-13:05

3 stops29h 50m

R18 147

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

13:45-7:30

1 stop34h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/3

10:00-6:10

1 stop27h 10m

R18 527

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

11:05-13:45

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 10/3

8:40-10:55

3 stops33h 15m

R18 636

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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 28 hours 21 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 Wednesday 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Air China and Cathay Pacific to Japan. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
1 336 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
878 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

The most popular flight destination in Japan, according to our users, is Tokyo, followed by Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
  • 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 R672, while return flights cost around R1 892.

  • 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 5 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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