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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R6 227

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 6 March 2026.

Mon 31/89:50
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/918:40
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 231
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 396
Sun 8/313:45
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/317:55
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 396
Tue 17/1113:40
JNB
-
HND
1 stop25h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/118:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop40h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 412
Tue 17/1113:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop20h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1118:30
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 412
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/917:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3R13 429
Wed 11/312:35
CPT
-
KIX
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/317:55
KIX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 544
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/718:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R13 544
Tue 15/919:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 15/1019:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3R13 677
Thu 16/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R13 726
Thu 3/99:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 17/918:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R13 759
Thu 23/414:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/515:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 792

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 231

One-way from

R6 227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 576
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R2 867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 402 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 March 2026.
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JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-11:50

1 stop19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 4/9

18:40-8:20

1 stop20h 40m

R13 231

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 7/9

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R13 990

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-12:45

1 stop19h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/7

18:00-8:20

1 stop21h 20m

R14 255

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

19:50-14:05

1 stop35h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 25/8

23:25-18:35

1 stop26h 10m

R14 453

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 2/7

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R14 585

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

13:50-21:35

2 stops24h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 22/4

19:45-13:00

2 stops24h 15m

R14 734

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:50-21:15

2 stops24h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 23/4

19:45-14:35

2 stops25h 50m

R14 783

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/6

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R15 031

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-7:05

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 23/6

21:15-18:35

2 stops28h 20m

R15 741

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

13:45-6:45

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 21/8

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 774

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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 266). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 098). 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 6 March 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
1 726 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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
1 726 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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
1 468 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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
3 539 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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
1 194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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
3 746 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

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 Ethiopian Air 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 211. Users have also found prices from R7 176 and R7 934 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 266). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 098). 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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 941AverageR18 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR10 791AverageR16 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 111AverageR16 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 235AverageR14 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 477AverageR19 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 252AverageR15 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 670AverageR17 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapestR14 251AverageR14 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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