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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Japan from R8 473

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 306

One-way from

R8 473

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 470
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 606 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 11/1120:20JNB - HND
1 stop21h 40mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 13/9R15 105
Tue 11/119:50JNB - NRT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R15 296
Sat 1/1114:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R15 400
Tue 28/109:50JNB - KIX
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1114:15KIX - JNB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R15 400
Wed 29/1021:45JNB - NRT
2 stops30h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1117:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R15 452
Wed 26/1110:10JNB - NRT
2 stops27h 35mAir China
Tue 2/128:55NRT - JNB
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Deal found 14/9R15 556
Mon 1/1213:45JNB - HND
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9R15 574
Wed 26/1113:45JNB - HND
1 stop28h 15mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/9R15 713
Thu 27/1114:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1220:30NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/9R15 851
Sat 1/118:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/9R15 904
Wed 26/1119:50JNB - HND
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 060
Tue 11/1119:50JNB - HND
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/9R16 095

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 15 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 20/2

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 306

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/2

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 306

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 20/2

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 376

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

9:50-20:10

3 stops27h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 4/11

14:15-8:20

2 stops25h 05m

R15 400

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/12

23:30-15:35

1 stop23h 05m

R15 574

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/12

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R15 851

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 19/2

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R15 904

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 23/2

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 147

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 8/12

21:50-8:20

2 stops41h 30m

R16 199

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/12

17:20-7:10

2 stops44h 50m

R16 199

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 15 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Japan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 250 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Japan?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Japan can take about 18h 50m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 306. Airlines will cover a distance of 13573 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 768. Japan Airlines flights start at R9 184 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R9 271 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Japan?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to Japan, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tokyo Narita, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tokyo Haneda or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Osaka Kansai Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Japan?

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

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 15 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 503AverageR15 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 809AverageR15 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 053AverageR18 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR13 560AverageR17 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 685AverageR18 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 661AverageR16 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 745AverageR18 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 353AverageR20 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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