Cheap flights from Cape Town to Japan from R8 714

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FUK
Jan 6 — Jan 131
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 7 December 2025.

Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R16 751
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - NRT
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R16 988
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R17 157
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - NRT
2 stops44h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12R17 495
Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R17 597
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R17 834
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 17/116:55NRT - CPT
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R17 901
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - NRT
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R18 071
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R18 680
Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1220:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R18 866
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R18 917
Sat 27/1212:35CPT - HND
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 16/123:30HND - CPT
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12R21 404

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 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 145

One-way from

R8 714

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 155
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Japan
18/1
  • 18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 485 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 531 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 7 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Japan that are best for you.

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Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:50-20:55

2 stops24h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 27/1

18:05-13:45

2 stops26h 40m

R15 160

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 21/1

20:30-13:00

2 stops23h 30m

R15 313

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

18:55-8:25

2 stops30h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 25/1

21:05-17:30

2 stops27h 25m

R15 871

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

19:00-8:25

2 stops30h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 26/1

17:55-10:30

1 stop23h 35m

R15 939

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-8:00

2 stops38h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/6

11:10-9:25

2 stops29h 15m

R16 192

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - ITM

CPTITM

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

18:55-7:40

2 stops29h 45m

Osaka Itami

Fri 13/3

20:05-17:25

2 stops28h 20m

R16 192

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

12:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 13/3

15:00-17:25

2 stops33h 25m

R16 260

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

12:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 25/1

17:55-17:30

1 stop30h 35m

R16 548

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

13:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 26/1

23:10-11:40

1 stop43h 30m

R16 717

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 27/1

23:10-11:40

1 stop43h 30m

R16 717

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 962). Flying from Cape Town to Japan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R14 585). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Japan. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Japan flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines 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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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.

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,7

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

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  • 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 22h 30m. There are 14771 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 R7 506. Users have also found prices from R8 459 and R8 906 on Ethiopian Air and Japan Airlines, respectively.

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

  • 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 962). Flying from Cape Town to Japan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R14 585). 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 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 835AverageR16 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 974AverageR17 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 709AverageR20 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Japan AirlinesCheapestR14 319AverageR16 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 119AverageR21 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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