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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R8 796

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — NRT
Apr 30 — May 71
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

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

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Japan from R19 776 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R22 593 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Japan from South Africa. Prices for May average R18 701 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R14 257. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a May flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Japan (ZA - 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.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Japan

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between South Africa and Japan. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights heading from South Africa to Japan. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 4/613:50CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/621:15NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R14 027
Sun 16/613:50CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/621:15NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 334
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R14 391
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 410
Fri 11/108:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 19/1021:15NRT - JNB
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 886
Sat 29/68:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/721:15NRT - JNB
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 982
Sat 29/68:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/721:15NRT - JNB
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R16 231
Wed 26/614:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/621:15NRT - JNB
2 stops37h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R16 556
Sun 19/514:30JNB - KIX
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/517:00KIX - JNB
2 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R17 035

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Japan

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between South Africa and Japan. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Singapore Airlines flights travelling from South Africa to Japan. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Fri 11/1013:45JNB - HND
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 19/1022:55HND - JNB
1 stop38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 453
Mon 21/1013:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/1016:40HND - JNB
1 stop20h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 933
Mon 21/1013:45JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/1010:00NRT - JNB
1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 048
Mon 21/1013:45JNB - HND
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/108:50HND - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 086
Fri 11/1013:45JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 19/1011:10NRT - JNB
1 stop26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 431
Mon 1/713:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/722:55HND - JNB
1 stop38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 810
Mon 1/713:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 16/722:55HND - JNB
1 stop38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R21 807
Thu 27/613:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 17/717:05HND - JNB
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R22 305
Thu 27/613:45JNB - HND
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/722:55HND - JNB
1 stop38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R25 065

Cheap South Africa to Japan flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Japan specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Japan in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 2/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 027
Wed 22/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 334
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R14 391
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 410
Thu 2/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 717
Fri 26/48:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/520:55NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 234
Thu 25/48:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/520:55NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R15 253
Thu 25/415:20CPT - NRT
2 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 292
Fri 26/421:45JNB - NRT
1 stop37h 25mEgypt Air
Fri 3/520:55NRT - JNB
1 stop41h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 24/4R15 445

South Africa to Japan 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Japan in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Japan in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 2/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 027
Sun 16/613:50CPT - NRT
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/721:15NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 334
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R14 391
Sun 19/513:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 410
Thu 2/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 717
Fri 26/48:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/520:55NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 234
Thu 25/48:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/520:55NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R15 253
Thu 25/415:20CPT - NRT
2 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 292
Fri 26/421:45JNB - NRT
1 stop37h 25mEgypt Air
Fri 3/520:55NRT - JNB
1 stop41h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 24/4R15 445

South Africa to Japan flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from South Africa to Japan for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from South Africa to Japan should consider booking one of these fares. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Thu 2/514:35CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 027
Thu 2/515:20CPT - NRT
2 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R17 495
Thu 2/513:00CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 10/522:30NRT - CPT
1 stop43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R22 669
Thu 2/513:00CPT - NRT
3 stops45h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/510:40NRT - CPT
2 stops31h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/4R23 493
Thu 2/513:00CPT - NRT
2 stops35h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 10/522:30NRT - CPT
1 stop43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R23 838
Thu 2/513:00CPT - NRT
3 stops45h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/515:45NRT - CPT
3 stops50h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/4R24 068
Thu 2/513:00CPT - NRT
3 stops45h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/515:45NRT - CPT
3 stops50h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/4R24 988
Thu 2/510:55CPT - NRT
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R25 026
Thu 2/510:55CPT - NRT
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/520:55NRT - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R25 084

One-way flights to Japan from South Africa

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Japan. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from South Africa to Japan. Those seeking round-trip flights from South Africa to Japan should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Fri 3/58:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4R8 796
Thu 20/68:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R9 505
Thu 23/520:15JNB - HND
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R9 907
Tue 18/623:00JNB - NRT
2 stops38h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R9 984
Thu 23/59:55JNB - HND
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R10 079
Thu 23/513:35JNB - HND
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R10 750
Mon 9/913:00CPT - HND
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 808
Fri 21/611:20JNB - NRT
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/4R10 980
Tue 18/611:20JNB - NRT
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/4R11 172

Find flights from South Africa to Japan within your budget

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 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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R14 027 - R22 324

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Cape Town IntlTokyo Narita

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 16/6

2 stops23h 30m

R14 027

Johannesburg OR TamboOsaka Kansai Intl

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/5

1 stop19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops27h 00m

R18 166

Johannesburg OR TamboTokyo Haneda

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/10

1 stop25h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 19/10

1 stop38h 15m

R18 453

Johannesburg OR TamboTokyo Narita

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/9

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 27/9

1 stop40h 55m

R18 626

Cape Town IntlTokyo Haneda

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 19/5

2 stops34h 20m

R18 913

Johannesburg OR TamboTokyo Narita

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/10

2 stops38h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 31/10

1 stop22h 35m

R20 619

Cape Town IntlTokyo Narita

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop41h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/5

2 stops35h 25m

R20 906

Johannesburg OR TamboTokyo Haneda

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/10

1 stop20h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 30/10

1 stop23h 30m

R21 002

Johannesburg OR TamboTokyo Haneda

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/6

2 stops43h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/7

1 stop25h 20m

R22 324

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Deals found on 25/4

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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 25 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7,9
Good
1 629 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7,9
Good
1 135 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7,8
Good
2 064 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Japan for under R14 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Japan for under R14 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R14 027, but on average you can expect to pay R17 074.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Japan for under R14 100?

    There are currently 13+ open flights from South Africa to Japan within the next 7 days for less than R14 100.

  • 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 little as R8 796. Users have also found prices from R9 907 and R10 980 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What does JNB to NRT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JNB to NRT flight. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX), Fukuoka Airport (FUK), Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA), Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl Airport (NGO) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Japan flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Japan with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Japan flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Japan that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Japan offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Japan?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Japan flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Japan flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Japan flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 24/4.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 7 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 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 286AverageR30 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 671AverageR16 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 936AverageR17 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 734AverageR21 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 732AverageR18 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR18 008AverageR20 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 318AverageR21 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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