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, Singapore Airlines, or Ethiopian Air 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 180. Users have also found prices from R7 174 and R7 922 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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.

R7 537+ Flights 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 January 2026.

Mon 26/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 957

Sat 31/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Sat 28/217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R12 205

Mon 24/819:50JNB - HND

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 3/922:55HND - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R13 227

Wed 11/1120:20JNB - HND

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 25/1123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 244

Tue 13/112:45JNB - NRT

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 20/121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R13 244

Wed 11/1112:45JNB - NRT

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 25/1121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 260

Tue 17/1119:55JNB - NRT

1 stop38h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/1118:30NRT - JNB

1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 277

Mon 16/213:45JNB - NRT

1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 27/216:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R13 293

Thu 22/113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 25/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 326

Mon 24/819:50JNB - NRT

1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 3/919:00NRT - JNB

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R13 326

Thu 22/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 25/121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 359

Sat 17/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 24/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 590

Best flights from South Africa to Japan
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 9 January 2026.

Mon 26/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 957

Sat 9/519:50JNB - NRT

1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/611:10NRT - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R14 580

Tue 3/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 11/219:55NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R15 635

Wed 11/314:35CPT - KIX

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/319:25KIX - CPT

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 718

Sat 17/113:45JNB - HND

2 stops35h 20mJapan Airlines

Sat 24/120:55HND - JNB

2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 866

Tue 10/220:30JNB - HND

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 17/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R16 130

Sat 7/222:20JNB - NRT

1 stop36h 00mEmirates

Sat 14/222:20NRT - JNB

1 stop25h 15mEmirates

Deal found 8/1R16 278

Sun 18/110:10JNB - HND

2 stops41h 35mLufthansa

Wed 28/110:45HND - JNB

2 stops29h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/1R17 235

Thu 30/413:45JNB - NRT

1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 24/519:00NRT - JNB

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 718

Sat 4/720:55JNB - KIX

1 stop37h 30mJapan Airlines

Sat 11/76:40KIX - JNB

2 stops33h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 8/1R16 196

Sat 21/214:30JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/210:30KIX - JNB

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 955

Fri 29/513:50CPT - KIX

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/610:50KIX - CPT

2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/1R16 988

Mon 19/115:05JNB - HND

2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 3/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R17 202

Thu 22/112:35CPT - HND

2 stops26h 40mJapan Airlines

Thu 29/17:00HND - CPT

2 stops34h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 8/1R16 212

Thu 4/613:50CPT - KIX

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 8/610:50KIX - CPT

2 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/1R17 103

Sat 7/213:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 14/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R17 318

Wed 13/510:40CPT - HND

2 stops37h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 22/517:05HND - CPT

2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R17 383

Fri 27/213:40CPT - HND

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Sat 14/30:05HND - CPT

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 8/1R19 363

Sat 14/320:30JNB - ITM

2 stops28h 10mJapan Airlines

Sun 22/37:30ITM - JNB

2 stops32h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 262

Sat 21/210:40CPT - NRT

2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 28/210:00NRT - CPT

2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R17 383

Sat 30/518:25CPT - KIX

1 stop39h 50mEmirates

Mon 8/623:45KIX - CPT

1 stop42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/1R19 495

Fri 16/113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 19/223:30HND - JNB

1 stop35h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R17 812

Wed 17/69:55CPT - NRT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/722:25NRT - CPT

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R19 594

Mon 19/114:35CPT - NRT

2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 23/117:20NRT - CPT

2 stops28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1R21 573

Sat 14/320:30JNB - KIX

2 stops28h 55mJapan Airlines

Sun 22/37:00KIX - JNB

2 stops32h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 295

Sat 28/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 15/319:55NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R17 944

Fri 29/513:15CPT - KIX

1 stop21h 00mEmirates

Wed 10/623:45KIX - CPT

1 stop42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/1R19 495

Mon 13/419:50JNB - NRT

1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Fri 1/519:00NRT - JNB

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R17 878

Tue 10/220:30JNB - NRT

1 stop32h 25mJapan Airlines

Tue 17/216:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/1R16 361

Sat 21/214:30JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 25mEthiopian Air

Sat 28/210:30KIX - JNB

2 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R18 538

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Japan
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Japan. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 19/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop29h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R14 002

Tue 13/112:45JNB - NRT

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 20/121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R13 244

Fri 16/114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/219:55NRT - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R14 118

Sat 17/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 24/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 590

Mon 19/19:50JNB - NRT

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R14 019

Mon 19/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 26/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R14 068

Thu 22/113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 25/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 326

Thu 22/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 25/121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 359

Thu 22/18:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 25/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R14 217

Mon 26/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 957

Sat 31/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Sat 28/217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R12 205

Mon 16/213:45JNB - NRT

1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 27/216:55NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R13 293

One-way flights from South Africa to Japan
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Japan. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Thu 4/611:55JNB - NRT

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R7 537

Thu 4/614:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R8 082

Wed 15/414:30JNB - NRT

1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R8 114

Thu 15/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R8 147

Fri 16/112:35CPT - NRT

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R8 213

Thu 15/114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R8 230

Thu 15/120:25CPT - NRT

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R8 378

Thu 29/112:35CPT - NRT

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R8 395

Thu 29/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R8 609

Sat 31/120:30JNB - HND

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R8 642

Tue 13/16:10CPT - NRT

3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R8 692

Tue 13/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R8 725

Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R11 957
One-way from	R7 537
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 448

Etihad Airways
26/1-29/1
2 total stops
40h 50m total
South Africa to Japan

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Qatar Airways
4/6
1 total stop
24h 35m total
South Africa to Japan

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 296 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 669 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/1

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R11 957

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-17:30

1 stop38h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/6

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R14 580

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-18:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R15 635

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-20:55

2 stops23h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 25/3

19:25-14:35

2 stops26h 10m

R15 718

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-8:00

1 stop35h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 24/5

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R15 718

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

13:45-8:05

2 stops35h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 24/1

20:55-8:40

2 stops42h 45m

R15 866

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:30-1:00

1 stop21h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 17/2

23:30-16:00

1 stop23h 30m

R16 130

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

20:55-17:25

1 stop37h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 11/7

6:40-9:00

2 stops33h 20m

R16 196

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

12:35-22:15

2 stops26h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 29/1

7:00-10:30

2 stops34h 30m

R16 212

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

20:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

Osaka Itami

Sun 22/3

7:30-8:40

2 stops32h 10m

R16 262

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Japan

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R9 253). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 079). 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 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

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 429 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 126 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 702 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

937 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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, Singapore Airlines, or Ethiopian Air 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 180. Users have also found prices from R7 174 and R7 922 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R9 253). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 079). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 824	AverageR15 344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 207	AverageR14 413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 012	AverageR18 405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 650	AverageR17 798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 684	AverageR15 737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Japan Airlines	CheapestR13 958	AverageR16 449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 230	AverageR14 853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 534	AverageR20 355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 January 2026.

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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 9 January 2026.