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R9 708+ Cheap flights to Japan

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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 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

Return from

R15 286

One-way from

R9 708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 657
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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Tue 19/1111:05JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/1121:30NRT - JNB
2 stops49h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/10R15 516
Thu 5/1214:35JNB - KIX
2 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/1219:05KIX - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10R15 745
Tue 19/118:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R15 781
Thu 5/1214:35JNB - KIX
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1219:05KIX - JNB
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R16 257
Tue 19/1119:50JNB - HND
2 stops42h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/1110:10HND - JNB
2 stops30h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/10R17 510
Fri 8/1111:05JNB - HND
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/1112:50HND - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R17 934

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 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

12:45-21:15

2 stops25h 30m

R9 726

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

13:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R10 926

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

12:45-1:00

1 stop29h 15m

R12 303

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

22:20-17:20

1 stop36h 00m

R13 150

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

8:20-18:55

3 stops51h 35m

R13 662

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

9:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

R15 145

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

12:45-6:30

2 stops34h 45m

R9 744

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

4:00-19:30

3 stops32h 30m

R24 536

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

11:20-14:55

2 stops20h 35m

R11 738

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

13:25-0:40

3 stops28h 15m

R14 421

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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 26 hours 44 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.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

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

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R772

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R808

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R649

Emirates

Emirates

From R933

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines 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 1 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates to Japan. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,7
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 901 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

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

    Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost R963, while return flights cost around R1 877.

  • 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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