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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R7 183

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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 24 February 2026.

Wed 25/1113:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/1216:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 894
Wed 25/1113:45
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/1223:30
HND
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 910
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/917:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R13 150
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/2R13 150
Wed 13/58:20
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops28h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/520:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 166
Tue 17/1113:40
JNB
-
HND
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/118:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop40h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 198
Tue 17/1113:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop20h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1118:30
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 198
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops21h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/319:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 246
Thu 7/514:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/520:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 262
Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/319:55
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R13 342
Sat 9/514:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/520:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 454
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops21h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/319:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R13 598

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 166

One-way from

R7 183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 150
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • South Africa to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 076 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 283 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 24 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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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

R14 094

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 126

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 31/7

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 477

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

18:00-8:20

1 stop21h 20m

R14 541

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 24/5

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

R14 637

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 3/7

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R14 701

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

10:40-7:05

2 stops37h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

8:20-9:25

2 stops32h 05m

R16 077

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:45-20:00

2 stops23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

10:55-18:35

1 stop38h 40m

R16 141

Cape TownOsaka

CPT - KIX

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

13:50-21:35

2 stops24h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 17/4

10:40-13:00

2 stops33h 20m

R16 237

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 4/6

22:50-11:30

1 stop43h 40m

R16 269

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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 R8 974). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 686). 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 24 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
1 714 reviews
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Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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
1 714 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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
1 463 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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
3 533 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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
1 179 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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
3 742 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 714 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

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 Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, or Etihad Airways 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 015. Users have also found prices from R6 950 and R7 684 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 R8 974). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 686). 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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 628AverageR18 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR10 451AverageR15 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 700AverageR15 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 881AverageR13 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 116AverageR19 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 834AverageR15 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 239AverageR17 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapestR13 802AverageR14 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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