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 R771, while return flights cost around R2 103.

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 (18 hours 50 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).

R7 171+ Cheap Flights to Japan

Flights to Japan in 2025

Return from	R14 412
One-way from	R7 171
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 564

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2 total stops
40h 50m total
Johannesburg to Tokyo

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Sat 6/1213:45JNB - NRT

1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 13/1221:55NRT - JNB

1 stop41h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R14 919

Tue 11/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1211:35NRT - JNB

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 093

Sun 14/99:50JNB - NRT

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/917:30NRT - JNB

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 180

Tue 11/1120:20JNB - HND

1 stop21h 40mJapan Airlines

Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 233

Sat 1/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/9R15 477

Wed 26/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1221:55NRT - JNB

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 512

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Thu 27/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/1220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R15 931

Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R16 140

Wed 26/1119:50JNB - HND

1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB

1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R16 157

Mon 27/1010:10JNB - NRT

3 stops43h 00mAir China

Mon 3/1119:30NRT - JNB

3 stops43h 10mAir China

Deal found 11/9R18 181

Fri 5/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 19/1217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 792

Wed 17/1213:45JNB - KIX

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1217:55KIX - JNB

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R19 752

Thu 27/1118:50JNB - HND

1 stop20h 40mEmirates

Wed 3/120:05HND - JNB

1 stop23h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R20 519

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Thu 11/920:25JNB - ITM

2 stops28h 10mJapan Airlines

Mon 15/919:35ITM - JNB

2 stops27h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/9R33 815

Sun 14/99:50JNB - NRT

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/917:30NRT - JNB

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 180

Mon 15/910:10JNB - KIX

2 stops43h 30mAir China

Tue 23/912:15KIX - JNB

2 stops26h 25mAir China

Deal found 10/9R19 176

Mon 15/99:50JNB - KIX

2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways

Tue 23/918:10KIX - JNB

1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R19 316

Tue 16/913:25JNB - KIX

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/914:00KIX - JNB

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R16 943

Tue 16/99:50JNB - KIX

2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways

Tue 23/910:50KIX - JNB

2 stops28h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 949

Tue 16/919:00JNB - ITM

2 stops35h 05mLufthansa

Tue 23/99:00ITM - JNB

2 stops30h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R26 487

Thu 18/920:25JNB - ITM

2 stops35h 10mJapan Airlines

Mon 22/920:05ITM - JNB

2 stops27h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 10/9R33 711

Fri 19/99:50JNB - HND

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/910:45HND - JNB

3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 414

Fri 19/910:10JNB - KIX

2 stops27h 20mAir China

Sun 28/912:15KIX - JNB

2 stops26h 25mAir China

Deal found 11/9R19 019

Mon 29/919:00JNB - ITM

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1020:10ITM - JNB

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R163 179

Mon 6/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 843

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/12

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R15 931

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

9:50-7:40

2 stops38h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 21/10

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R16 140

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R16 157

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 192

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

9:50-7:15

2 stops38h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 414

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R17 536

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

14:30-20:05

2 stops22h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 22/10

21:05-13:05

2 stops23h 00m

R17 972

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

10:10-12:10

3 stops43h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 3/11

19:30-7:40

3 stops43h 10m

R18 181

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

20:20-20:00

2 stops40h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 3/11

8:00-15:35

2 stops38h 35m

R18 216

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

14:30-20:55

2 stops23h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 30/12

17:30-13:05

2 stops26h 35m

R18 216

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 25 hours 52 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?

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 British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

Rainfall in Japan 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

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?

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

993 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 250 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

FAQs about flying to Japan

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 R771, while return flights cost around R2 103.
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 (18 hours 50 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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Temperature in Japan by month

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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 12 September 2025.

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Japan

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

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

Does Fukuoka have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

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