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Cheap flights from Japan to South Africa from R6 602

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — JNB
jul. 20 — jul. 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Japan to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Japan to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 junio 2026.

mié. 1/718:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/714:05
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R15 278
dom. 5/718:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 25/714:05
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R15 360
dom. 5/720:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
jue. 9/78:20
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops28h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R15 591
mié. 1/720:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 8/714:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/6R15 755
mié. 1/720:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 15/714:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/6R15 805
mié. 1/720:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
dom. 5/78:20
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops28h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/6R16 035
mié. 25/1115:00
KIX
-
CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Qatar Airways
dom. 29/1112:35
CPT
-
KIX
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6R17 138
mié. 1/76:35
HND
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 15/79:45
JNB
-
HND
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6R17 254
dom. 21/67:40
NRT
-
CPT
3 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/719:30
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6R17 303
lun. 13/720:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 28/714:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/6R17 369
mar. 1/1217:55
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 00m
Qatar Airways
jue. 17/127:30
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/6R18 274
lun. 6/716:00
HND
-
JNB
2 stops46h 40m
Air China
lun. 13/710:10
JNB
-
HND
2 stops28h 20m
Air China
Deal found 20/6R18 719

Find flight deals from Japan to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 20 junio 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 278

One-way from

R6 602

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 020
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R77 095 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R22 327 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Japan to South Africa 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 20 junio 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

mar. 1/12

17:55-3:55

1 stop41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 17/12

7:30-16:25

2 stops25h 55m

R18 274

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

lun. 6/7

20:40-13:25

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/7

22:50-19:40

2 stops37h 50m

R18 686

OsakaCape Town

ITM - CPT

ITMCPT

Osaka Itami

mié. 25/11

16:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 29/11

18:55-8:40

2 stops30h 45m

R18 719

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 25/11

15:00-17:25

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 29/11

12:35-14:15

2 stops42h 40m

R18 785

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

dom. 16/8

22:00-7:55

1 stop40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 31/8

11:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

R19 032

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

mar. 18/8

18:30-7:45

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 29/8

11:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

R19 032
Fastest return journey

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

dom. 16/8

18:30-7:45

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 28/8

11:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

R19 032

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

lun. 6/7

17:15-7:55

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/7

11:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

R19 064

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

vie. 27/11

9:25-7:25

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 30/11

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

R19 114

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

vie. 31/7

16:15-7:55

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 7/8

11:10-14:50

2 stops20h 40m

R19 279

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Japan to South Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R6 026). Flying from Japan to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R16 875). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 20 junio 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Japan to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 546 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 546 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 546 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 007 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Japan to South Africa in 23h 45m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 13573 km between Japan and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Japan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Japan to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to South Africa 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 Japan to South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R6 026). Flying from Japan to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R16 875). 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 2 airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Japan to South Africa. 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 20 junio 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 141AverageR21 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 735AverageR19 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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