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 30m. Fly via Etihad Airways, 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 R6 349. Users have also found prices from R7 331 and R7 363 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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.

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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 December 2025.

Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R16 776

Fri 19/1214:35CPT - NRT

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R17 013

Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R17 182

Thu 25/1215:25CPT - NRT

2 stops44h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/12R17 521

Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R17 623

Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R17 860

Thu 25/1212:35CPT - NRT

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 17/116:55NRT - CPT

1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12R17 928

Fri 19/1214:35CPT - NRT

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R18 098

Tue 9/129:25JNB - NRT

1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 16/1221:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R18 318

Sun 28/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/116:40NRT - JNB

2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R18 538

Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R18 708

Tue 23/1213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 31/1220:30NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R18 894

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 6 December 2025.

Mon 19/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 26/117:05KIX - JNB

2 stops46h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R13 285

Thu 22/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R14 166

Fri 1/519:50JNB - NRT

1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 31/511:10NRT - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 115

Mon 19/120:30JNB - KIX

2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 26/117:55KIX - JNB

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R15 861

Sun 18/118:55CPT - KIX

2 stops30h 30mJapan Airlines

Sun 25/121:05KIX - CPT

2 stops27h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 895

Mon 19/113:40CPT - KIX

1 stop20h 25mEmirates

Mon 26/123:10KIX - CPT

1 stop43h 30mEmirates

Deal found 5/12R16 742

Mon 19/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/118:40KIX - JNB

3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R16 844

Wed 6/511:20JNB - HND

1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 31/510:05HND - JNB

1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12R18 996

Mon 19/19:30CPT - ITM

2 stops45h 40mLufthansa

Mon 26/110:00ITM - CPT

2 stops32h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 5/12R22 791

Tue 3/213:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 11/219:55NRT - CPT

2 stops25h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R14 166

Fri 1/519:50JNB - HND

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sun 31/522:55HND - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 302

Mon 19/119:00CPT - KIX

2 stops30h 25mJapan Airlines

Mon 26/117:55KIX - CPT

1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/12R15 962

Sun 18/114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 25/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R14 624

Sun 18/112:35CPT - KIX

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 25/117:55KIX - CPT

1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R16 572

Sun 18/113:45JNB - KIX

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/18:00KIX - JNB

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R17 047

Mon 19/118:50JNB - KIX

1 stop39h 15mEmirates

Mon 26/123:10KIX - JNB

1 stop42h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/12R17 318

Mon 13/419:50JNB - HND

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 1/517:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/12R15 878

Sat 7/318:55CPT - ITM

2 stops29h 45mJapan Airlines

Fri 13/320:05ITM - CPT

2 stops28h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 217

Sat 17/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R15 335

Thu 7/511:20JNB - HND

1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/616:20HND - JNB

1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12R18 996

Thu 8/114:30JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/118:05KIX - JNB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R17 572

Thu 30/413:45JNB - NRT

1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Sun 24/511:10NRT - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R16 013

Sat 7/312:35CPT - KIX

1 stop20h 50mJapan Airlines

Fri 13/315:00KIX - CPT

2 stops33h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 284

Sun 18/18:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12R15 691

Thu 7/511:20JNB - HND

1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific

Sat 30/59:55HND - JNB

1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12R18 996

Sun 18/113:50CPT - KIX

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/116:15KIX - CPT

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R17 589

Thu 30/413:45JNB - HND

1 stop43h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sun 24/522:55HND - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R16 166

Thu 8/113:45JNB - KIX

1 stop19h 40mJapan Airlines

Thu 22/110:50KIX - JNB

2 stops28h 50mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/12R16 589

Thu 7/511:20JNB - HND

1 stop26h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 31/510:05HND - JNB

1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12R18 996

Tue 3/213:40CPT - HND

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Tue 10/20:05HND - CPT

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 6/12R21 063

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Japan
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Japan. Data last updated 6 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 14/112:45JNB - HND

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 27/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R15 776

Sat 17/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12R15 302

Sun 18/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 25/123:30HND - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R14 420

Sun 18/118:55CPT - KIX

2 stops30h 30mJapan Airlines

Sun 25/121:05KIX - CPT

2 stops27h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 895

Sun 18/113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 25/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R15 929

Sun 18/112:35CPT - NRT

2 stops26h 10mJapan Airlines

Sun 25/121:55NRT - CPT

1 stop26h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 929

Sun 18/120:40CPT - NRT

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/117:20NRT - CPT

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R16 081

Mon 19/19:50JNB - KIX

2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 26/117:05KIX - JNB

2 stops46h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/12R13 285

Mon 19/120:30JNB - HND

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 26/123:30HND - JNB

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R15 590

Mon 19/120:30JNB - KIX

2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 26/117:55KIX - JNB

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R15 861

Mon 19/119:00CPT - KIX

2 stops30h 25mJapan Airlines

Mon 26/117:55KIX - CPT

1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/12R15 962

Thu 22/113:50CPT - NRT

2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/120:30NRT - CPT

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R14 166

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 6 December 2025.

Thu 4/611:55JNB - NRT

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R8 303

Wed 25/214:30JNB - NRT

2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R8 354

Thu 4/68:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12R8 405

Sun 18/120:55CPT - NRT

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12R8 727

Sun 18/118:55CPT - NRT

1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12R8 862

Sun 26/49:50JNB - HND

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R8 964

Sun 18/112:35CPT - HND

1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12R9 032

Sun 26/49:50JNB - NRT

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R9 100

Fri 30/118:25CPT - NRT

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R9 405

Fri 24/49:50JNB - NRT

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R9 489

Wed 29/49:50JNB - NRT

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R9 523

Wed 25/219:55JNB - HND

1 stop18h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12R9 608

Find flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Round-trip from	R12 082
One-way from	R8 303
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 301

Etihad Airways
21/1-27/1
2 total stops
40h 50m total
South Africa to Japan

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Qatar Airways
4/6
1 total stop
24h 35m total
South Africa to Japan

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 223 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 012 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-8:50

2 stops40h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 26/1

17:05-8:20

2 stops46h 15m

R13 285

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/1

20:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

R14 166

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-18:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R14 166

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

14:30-19:20

2 stops21h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 25/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R14 624

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 31/5

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R15 115

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-15:45

1 stop36h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 31/5

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R15 302

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 21/1

20:30-13:00

2 stops23h 30m

R15 335

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R15 691

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

20:30-8:25

2 stops28h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 26/1

17:55-8:40

1 stop21h 45m

R15 861

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:50-15:45

1 stop36h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 1/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 878

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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 184). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 471). 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

3 431 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

3 431 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 431 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

1 411 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 431 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

1 084 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 431 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 431 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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

903 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 431 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 22h 30m. Fly via Etihad Airways, 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 R6 349. Users have also found prices from R7 331 and R7 363 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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 184). Flying from South Africa to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 471). 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 210	AverageR15 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 526	AverageR14 993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 993	AverageR16 952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 359	AverageR18 752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 976	AverageR18 181	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Japan Airlines	CheapestR14 341	AverageR16 885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestR14 620	AverageR15 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 960	AverageR20 914	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 6 December 2025.

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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 6 December 2025.

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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 6 December 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.

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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 6 December 2025.