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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R8 893

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 927

One-way from

R8 893

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 874
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 12/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 980 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 790 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Japan
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 26 August 2025.

Wed 12/1113:45JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 19/1116:20NRT - JNB
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/8R14 927
Tue 11/119:50JNB - NRT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R15 050
Wed 12/119:50JNB - NRT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/118:00NRT - JNB
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 103
Fri 5/129:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 19/1217:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/8R15 120
Tue 2/129:50JNB - NRT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1217:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 401
Tue 9/99:50JNB - NRT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/917:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 646
Tue 11/1119:50JNB - HND
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/8R15 664
Wed 5/119:25JNB - NRT
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1121:55NRT - JNB
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R15 664
Wed 10/99:50JNB - NRT
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/917:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R15 682
Tue 11/1113:45JNB - HND
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/117:00HND - JNB
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R15 699
Sat 1/1114:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R15 769
Sun 9/1118:55CPT - KIX
2 stops30h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 13/1115:00KIX - CPT
2 stops33h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 822

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-17:55

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 19/11

16:20-8:40

1 stop23h 20m

R14 927

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

9:50-7:15

2 stops38h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R15 050

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-18:05

2 stops25h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 19/11

8:00-8:20

3 stops31h 20m

R15 103

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R15 120

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 23/2

7:00-8:40

2 stops32h 40m

R15 225

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

9:50-7:15

2 stops38h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R15 401

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-18:05

2 stops25h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/9

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R15 646

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R15 664

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

9:25-17:55

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/11

21:55-3:55

1 stop37h 00m

R15 664

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 18/11

7:00-8:40

2 stops32h 40m

R15 699

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/8

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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.

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 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
843 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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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 18h 50m. Fly via Japan Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Singapore Airlines 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 893. Users have also found prices from R9 279 and R9 367 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 796AverageR16 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 931AverageR15 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 946AverageR16 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 259AverageR18 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 819AverageR19 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 897AverageR20 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR14 923AverageR17 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 521AverageR22 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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