How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Japan in 18h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, or Emirates to get the fastest option. There are 13573 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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R15 563
One-way from	R7 831
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 126

Qatar Airways
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63h 50m total
South Africa to Japan

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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 R15 181). Flying from South Africa to Japan in October is currently the most expensive (average of R17 841). 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 33 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 Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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8,2

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1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 672 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 724 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 541 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 040 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Japan in 18h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, or Emirates to get the fastest option. There are 13573 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 R15 181). Flying from South Africa to Japan in October is currently the most expensive (average of R17 841). 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 340	AverageR16 603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 351	AverageR16 426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 746	AverageR17 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 328	AverageR15 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 553	AverageR18 634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 996	AverageR14 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 346	AverageR14 975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 953	AverageR20 578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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