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 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 673. Users have also found prices from R6 220 and R7 058 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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	R14 347
One-way from	R8 043
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 094

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40h 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 R14 704). Flying from South Africa to Japan in October is currently the most expensive (average of R17 531). 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 76 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.

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8,3

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1 916 reviews

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Good

1 532 reviews

Japan Airlines

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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 18h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 673. Users have also found prices from R6 220 and R7 058 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R14 704). Flying from South Africa to Japan in October is currently the most expensive (average of R17 531). 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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Japan Airlines	CheapestR8 822	AverageR15 933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 138	AverageR15 830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 524	AverageR17 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 069	AverageR14 944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 290	AverageR18 121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 700	AverageR14 750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 018	AverageR14 633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 566	AverageR20 773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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The best time to book flights from South Africa to Japan is 76 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

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