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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Japan from R8 374

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FUK
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/319:55
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R13 252
Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/620:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 268
Wed 29/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/520:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 872
Wed 8/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R14 031
Fri 10/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R14 047
Tue 10/313:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/320:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R14 222
Wed 13/513:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/520:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R14 238
Mon 19/1010:40
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops37h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 2/1110:00
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R14 397
Tue 10/313:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/320:35
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R14 444
Mon 19/1010:40
CPT
-
HND
2 stops28h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 2/1116:40
HND
-
CPT
2 stops23h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 350
Sat 12/919:30
CPT
-
HND
1 stop21h 25m
Japan Airlines
Sun 27/922:50
HND
-
CPT
1 stop25h 40m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 557
Thu 10/1212:35
CPT
-
KIX
1 stop20h 50m
Japan Airlines
Tue 5/117:55
KIX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 636

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 252

One-way from

R8 374

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 126
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Japan
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 433 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

15:25-19:40

2 stops45h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/6

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R14 698

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

10:40-7:05

2 stops37h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

10:55-9:25

2 stops29h 30m

R16 415

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

13:50-21:15

2 stops24h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 19/4

10:40-13:00

2 stops33h 20m

R16 589

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

10:40-20:00

3 stops26h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

10:55-9:25

2 stops29h 30m

R17 146

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

10:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/6

8:55-9:25

2 stops31h 30m

R17 416

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

9:00-23:55

2 stops31h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/6

22:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

R18 464

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

13:15-17:25

1 stop21h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 17/4

9:40-17:20

2 stops38h 40m

R18 480

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

10:40-8:00

2 stops38h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/6

12:30-9:25

3 stops27h 55m

R18 560

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

10:40-20:00

3 stops26h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

10:55-9:25

2 stops29h 30m

R19 434

Cape TownKochi

CPT - KCZ

CPTKCZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-8:55

2 stops36h 55m

Kochi

Mon 1/6

9:35-11:30

2 stops56h 55m

R19 624

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Japan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Japan?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Japan (average of R11 234). Flying from Cape Town to Japan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R14 587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 26 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andEmirates from Cape Town to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Japan?

    If you book a flight to Japan from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Japan?

    Departing from Cape Town to Japan will take you 31h 55m. There are 14711 km between Cape Town and Japan. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Japan one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 990. Users have also found prices from R8 347 and R8 364 on Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Japan?

    The most popular flight routes from Cape Town to Japan are Cape Town Intl - Tokyo Narita, Cape Town Intl - Tokyo Haneda and Cape Town Intl - Osaka Kansai Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Japan?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Japan (average of R11 234). Flying from Cape Town to Japan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R14 587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Japan

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 115AverageR16 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 748AverageR14 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 191AverageR19 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR13 488AverageR15 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 637AverageR19 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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