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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R7 155

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Mon 12/1019:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 29/1016:40
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1R12 750
Fri 19/619:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 3/722:55
HND
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 798
Sun 1/212:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/221:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R12 798
Mon 2/1113:45
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1123:30
HND
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R12 830
Mon 12/1019:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 29/1018:30
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1R12 895
Mon 16/39:50
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/317:50
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1R12 959
Tue 17/1119:55
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop38h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1118:30
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1R13 039
Tue 9/613:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop20h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 18/611:10
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop38h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R13 361
Tue 9/619:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 18/622:55
HND
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R13 377
Tue 21/419:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 11/522:55
HND
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R13 393
Wed 4/38:20
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops27h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/319:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2R13 425
Tue 17/1112:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1116:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 522

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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 798

One-way from

R7 155

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 071
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 19/6-3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 683 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 449 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 1 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 2/7

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R12 798

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-16:05

2 stops23h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 23/3

17:50-7:10

2 stops44h 20m

R12 959

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/7

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R13 602

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 29/6

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R13 602

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-18:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/3

19:55-13:45

2 stops24h 50m

R13 972

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 3/7

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R14 004

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:45-17:30

1 stop20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R14 004

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

14:30-19:40

2 stops22h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 3/7

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

R14 084

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 30/5

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

R14 277

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 15/6

22:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

R14 309

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R9 020). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 750). 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 1 February 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
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 695 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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
3 494 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 153 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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
3 729 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 695 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

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 05m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 13515 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 045. Users have also found prices from R6 990 and R7 488 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, 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 020). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 750). 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 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 676AverageR17 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR10 504AverageR15 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 693AverageR15 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 936AverageR14 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 899AverageR15 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 306AverageR17 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapestR13 872AverageR14 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 144AverageR20 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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