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Flights to Japan in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | R13 825 | Average for round-trip flights in November 2021 |
| Round-trip from | R11 696 | From Johannesburg to Japan |
| One-way from | R159 | One-way flight from Johannesburg to Japan |
Cheap flights to Japan in November, December 2021
The best prices found for NRT flights for November, December
25 Nov - 28 Nov
R12 220pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
25 Nov - 28 Nov
R12 347pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Nov - 1 Dec
R12 888pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Japan 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Japan found for this year
25 Nov - 28 Nov
R12 220pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
25 Nov - 28 Nov
R12 347pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Nov - 1 Dec
R12 888pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
NRT
Tokyo Narita
NRT
Tokyo Narita
Ethiopian Air
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Cheapest prices for Japan flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Japan found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
R11 203
February
R10 949
March
R12 220
April
R12 443
May
R12 030
June
R13 523
July
R13 889
August
R13 126
September
R13 571
October
R13 809
November
R13 237
December
R13 905
When is the best time to fly to Japan?
Average Tokyo flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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ZA1 - TYO Price
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R12 775 - R14 860
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TYO Temperature
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10 - 31 °C
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TYO Precipitation
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45 - 235 mm
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Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, September is seen as the time to fly to Japan, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Japan, the warmest period tends to be August, with the wettest being October.
When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?
The price you pay for your flight to Japan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Japan?
The cheapest flights to Japan are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Thursday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Japan?
Japan flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.
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, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Okinawa.
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Cheapest flights to Japan
Not set on Japan? See the cheapest flights to South Africa. Airfare prices updated on November 26, 2021.
Johannesburg to Tokyo flights
from R11 696 pp
Cape Town to Tokyo flights
from R11 903 pp
Johannesburg to Osaka flights
from R12 125 pp
Cape Town to Osaka flights
from R17 385 pp
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