How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Japan in 20h 20m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 13082 km between South Africa and Japan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches 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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to JP?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Japan as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Japan?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Japan?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Japan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 August 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R14 391
One-way from	R7 672
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R16 281

Etihad Airways
10/9-15/9
2 total stops
41h 20m total
South Africa to Japan

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Qatar Airways
9/9
1 total stop
21h 10m total
South Africa to Japan

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Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/2

10:00-9:25

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R15 732

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - HND Tokyo Haneda

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Cape Town Intl

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10:40-21:40

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 22/2

8:30-9:25

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JohannesburgOsaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

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Sun 13/9

14:05-17:25

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Sun 20/9

18:55-9:00

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R16 136

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:05-17:25

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18:55-9:10

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R16 297

Cape TownOsaka

CPT Cape Town Intl - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

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13:15-17:25

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Osaka Kansai Intl

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9:40-17:30

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R17 202

Cape TownTokyo

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R17 218

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

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Tue 3/11

11:00-21:15

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 12/11

10:10-7:25

1 stop28h 15m

R17 299

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Sun 29/11

9:50-11:40

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Tokyo Narita

Tue 1/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 363

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JohannesburgOsaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:45-11:40

1 stop18h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/9

19:25-8:20

1 stop19h 55m

R17 412

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:10-6:50

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Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/9

15:45-7:55

2 stops23h 10m

R17 670

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Japan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R14 262). Flying from South Africa to Japan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 202). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Japan?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Japan is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,Singapore Airlines, andEmirates from South Africa 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

1 901 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 584 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 655 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 744 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 502 reviews

Japan Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 901 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Japan in 20h 20m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 13082 km between South Africa and Japan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Japan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Japan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Japan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Japan?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R14 262). Flying from South Africa to Japan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 202). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

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Japan Airlines	CheapestR8 770	AverageR15 432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 721	AverageR17 141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 088	AverageR15 124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 975	AverageR14 514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 223	AverageR17 630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 625	AverageR14 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 936	AverageR14 546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 621	AverageR21 239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,Singapore Airlines, andEmirates from South Africa 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.

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