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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R7 139

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 850

One-way from

R7 139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 493
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 266 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 778 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 September 2025.

Sat 6/1213:45JNB - NRT
1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 13/1221:55NRT - JNB
1 stop41h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9R14 850
Tue 11/119:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1211:35NRT - JNB
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R15 024
Tue 11/1120:20JNB - HND
1 stop21h 40mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB
1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/9R15 111
Sun 14/99:50JNB - NRT
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/917:30NRT - JNB
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9R15 111
Fri 31/1013:45JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:55NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R15 302
Sat 1/118:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/9R15 406
Wed 26/119:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1221:55NRT - JNB
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R15 441
Fri 31/1013:45JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Thu 13/1116:55NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/9R15 597
Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1017:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9R15 649
Fri 31/1012:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1121:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9R15 667
Sun 9/1113:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R15 684
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mJapan Airlines
Fri 28/1121:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/9R15 701

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/3

16:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R15 684

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

12:35-22:15

2 stops26h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 29/1

12:45-10:30

2 stops28h 45m

R15 788

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/12

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R15 858

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

10:40-17:05

2 stops23h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/3

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 910

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R16 066

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R16 083

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 118

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 29/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 778

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 30/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R16 778

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 30/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R16 778

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 13 September 2025.
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
3 334 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
993 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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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 22h 20m. Fly via Japan Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 14771 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 R7 139. Users have also found prices from R9 414 and R11 568 on Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that include hotel bookings?

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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 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 503AverageR16 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 814AverageR15 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 819AverageR16 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 058AverageR18 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 685AverageR19 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR14 734AverageR17 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 751AverageR20 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 359AverageR21 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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