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 45m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or Cathay Pacific 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 959. Users have also found prices from R5 759 and R5 760 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, 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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R15 508
One-way from	R6 781
Popular in	March
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Average price	R16 844

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R15 079). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 620). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Japan?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Japan is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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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The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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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 19h 45m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or Cathay Pacific 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 959. Users have also found prices from R5 759 and R5 760 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of R15 079). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 620). 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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Japan Airlines	CheapestR8 275	AverageR16 474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 279	AverageR16 392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 670	AverageR17 339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 240	AverageR15 235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 464	AverageR18 550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 895	AverageR14 998	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 234	AverageR14 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 821	AverageR20 260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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