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 283. Users have also found prices from R7 294 and R8 055 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).

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.

R6 641+ 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 17 December 2025.

Fri 26/1214:35CPT - NRT

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R16 501

Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R17 223

Sun 28/128:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R17 642

Wed 24/1223:00JNB - NRT

2 stops37h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops38h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R19 788

Tue 16/1223:00JNB - NRT

2 stops37h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 22/1220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R19 839

Tue 16/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 22/1217:20NRT - JNB

2 stops44h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12R20 057

Wed 24/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 1/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12R20 342

Sun 28/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R20 392

Sat 20/1219:10JNB - HND

1 stop41h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 2/122:05HND - JNB

1 stop43h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12R20 744

Fri 19/128:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/1220:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R21 650

Fri 26/1218:55CPT - HND

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 2/123:30HND - CPT

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R21 784

Fri 26/1212:35CPT - NRT

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Fri 2/121:55NRT - CPT

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R21 801

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 17 December 2025.

Sat 9/519:50JNB - HND

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/617:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/12R13 533

Fri 30/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/217:05KIX - JNB

2 stops46h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R14 690

Sat 17/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R15 177

Wed 11/314:35CPT - KIX

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/319:25KIX - CPT

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R15 244

Thu 8/112:35CPT - KIX

1 stop20h 50mJapan Airlines

Fri 16/117:55KIX - CPT

1 stop30h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 15/12R16 250

Sun 18/110:25JNB - NRT

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Sun 25/122:20NRT - JNB

1 stop25h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R16 451

Thu 29/120:30JNB - KIX

2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 5/217:55KIX - JNB

1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R17 457

Sat 9/519:50JNB - NRT

1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/619:00NRT - JNB

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12R13 936

Wed 7/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops26h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 23/19:45KIX - JNB

2 stops29h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R14 791

Tue 20/18:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R15 328

Fri 30/19:50JNB - KIX

3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/214:15KIX - JNB

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 479

Thu 22/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 29/17:00HND - CPT

2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 451

Thu 30/413:45JNB - HND

1 stop25h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 24/517:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 512

Thu 29/18:20JNB - KIX

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/218:05KIX - JNB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R15 579

Thu 22/112:35CPT - NRT

2 stops26h 10mJapan Airlines

Thu 29/17:00NRT - CPT

2 stops34h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 451

Wed 11/314:35CPT - KIX

2 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 25/310:30KIX - CPT

2 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R16 468

Fri 30/114:35CPT - KIX

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/217:05KIX - CPT

3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R15 663

Thu 30/413:45JNB - NRT

1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 24/511:10NRT - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12R15 847

Fri 30/118:55CPT - KIX

1 stop38h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 6/217:55KIX - CPT

1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R19 235

Fri 30/114:35CPT - KIX

2 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/210:30KIX - CPT

2 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R16 468

Sat 17/113:40CPT - NRT

1 stop20h 40mEmirates

Wed 21/122:20NRT - CPT

1 stop44h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/12R20 174

Sun 18/120:30JNB - HND

1 stop21h 30mJapan Airlines

Thu 22/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 854

Mon 16/212:35CPT - KIX

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 24/217:55KIX - CPT

1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R19 269

Mon 13/419:50JNB - HND

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 1/517:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12R16 116

Fri 26/1214:35CPT - NRT

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R16 501

Sun 11/112:35CPT - HND

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/123:30HND - CPT

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 569

Fri 23/120:30JNB - KIX

1 stop36h 55mJapan Airlines

Tue 27/17:00KIX - JNB

2 stops56h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 14/12R17 005

Tue 20/112:45JNB - NRT

1 stop40h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 22/116:55NRT - JNB

1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R19 436

Mon 13/419:50JNB - HND

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 30/417:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 149

Thu 30/48:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 24/521:05NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R16 870

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Japan
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Japan. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 7/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops26h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 23/19:45KIX - JNB

2 stops29h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R14 791

Tue 13/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Tue 20/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R11 772

Sun 18/112:45JNB - HND

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 25/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R15 076

Tue 20/18:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R15 311

Fri 23/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 30/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R12 108

Fri 23/114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 30/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R14 590

Fri 23/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/110:05NRT - JNB

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 009

Thu 29/18:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 5/219:55NRT - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R14 238

Fri 30/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R13 080

Fri 30/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/217:05KIX - JNB

2 stops46h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R14 690

Fri 30/19:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/210:05NRT - JNB

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 059

Fri 30/19:50JNB - KIX

3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/214:15KIX - JNB

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 479

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 17 December 2025.

Mon 2/29:50JNB - KIX

2 stops28h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/12R6 641

Fri 26/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12R8 083

Thu 4/611:55JNB - NRT

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R8 217

Thu 4/68:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R8 268

Fri 16/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 553

Wed 28/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R8 636

Sun 18/115:20CPT - NRT

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R8 636

Tue 27/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 687

Sat 17/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 804

Thu 15/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R8 804

Tue 27/119:50CPT - NRT

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R8 955

Thu 15/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 972

Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R11 772
One-way from	R6 641
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 055

Etihad Airways
13/1-20/1
2 total stops
40h 50m total
South Africa to Japan

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Etihad Airways
2/2
2 total stops
28h 05m total
South Africa to Japan

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 965 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 861 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/6

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R13 533

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-17:30

1 stop38h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/6

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R13 936

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

9:50-16:05

2 stops23h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 6/2

17:05-8:20

2 stops46h 15m

R14 690

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

9:50-19:05

2 stops26h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 23/1

9:45-8:20

2 stops29h 35m

R14 791

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 21/1

20:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

R15 177

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 244

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R15 328

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

9:50-20:10

3 stops27h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 6/2

14:15-8:20

2 stops25h 05m

R15 479

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 24/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 512

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

8:20-20:55

2 stops29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/2

18:05-13:05

2 stops26h 00m

R15 579

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R11 068). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 332). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to JP?

When flying from South Africa to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Japan?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Japan flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 413 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 095 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 683 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

911 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 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 283. Users have also found prices from R7 294 and R8 055 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R11 068). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 332). 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	CheapestR11 093	AverageR15 619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 395	AverageR14 802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 902	AverageR16 725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 213	AverageR18 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 879	AverageR18 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Japan Airlines	CheapestR14 192	AverageR16 711	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 469	AverageR15 103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 795	AverageR20 597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to JapanExplore 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 17 December 2025.

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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?

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Japan. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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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 17 December 2025.