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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R7 926

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

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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 9 April 2026.

Wed 22/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/422:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R13 013
Mon 13/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R13 029
Thu 23/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/422:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R13 045
Fri 24/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 078
Fri 1/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R13 095
Sat 9/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/622:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 160
Mon 8/69:50
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/618:40
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R13 209
Wed 22/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 226
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/518:40
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R13 226
Sun 24/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/516:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 324
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/610:20
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4R13 341
Sun 24/519:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/522:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 357

Find 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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 013

One-way from

R7 926

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 098
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 259 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 9 April 2026.
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JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-11:50

1 stop19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 12/6

18:40-8:20

1 stop20h 40m

R13 209

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-12:35

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 16/5

18:15-8:15

1 stop21h 00m

R13 866

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

19:50-6:45

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 7/9

22:55-6:10

1 stop38h 15m

R15 819

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-9:15

2 stops30h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 16/6

7:35-10:15

2 stops33h 40m

R16 130

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-23:55

1 stop21h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 19/6

22:50-15:20

1 stop23h 30m

R16 426

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-12:55

1 stop34h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

17:25-9:00

1 stop22h 35m

R16 508

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-21:55

2 stops43h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 19/6

18:55-10:15

1 stop22h 20m

R16 606

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:50-8:35

2 stops29h 45m

Osaka Itami

Fri 12/6

15:35-10:30

2 stops49h 55m

R16 639

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:25-17:15

1 stop39h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 16/6

23:45-16:40

1 stop23h 55m

R16 672

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:50-14:00

2 stops35h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 12/6

14:50-10:30

2 stops50h 40m

R16 688

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Japan

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R9 107). Flying from South Africa to Japan in March is currently the most expensive (average of R12 553). 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.

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 9 April 2026.
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
1 775 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 491 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 266 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 775 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Japan in 19h. Fly via Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, or Japan Airlines 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 170. Users have also found prices from R7 138 and R7 849 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R9 107). Flying from South Africa to Japan in March is currently the most expensive (average of R12 553). 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

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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 876AverageR18 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR10 720AverageR16 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 038AverageR16 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 090AverageR14 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 402AverageR18 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 826AverageR15 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 639AverageR18 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapestR14 158AverageR14 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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