Cheap flights from Japan to South Africa from R8 474

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 232

One-way from

R8 474

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 410
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Japan to South Africa
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Japan to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R81 878 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R23 441 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 18/128:40HND - JNB
2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 30/129:50JNB - HND
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/9R16 375
Sat 18/1010:55NRT - JNB
2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 3/119:50JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9R17 469
Tue 14/1020:10NRT - JNB
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/109:50JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R18 060
Sat 18/1015:20NRT - JNB
3 stops47h 20mAir China
Mon 3/1110:10JNB - NRT
2 stops49h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/9R18 320
Sun 9/118:00NRT - CPT
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1118:55CPT - NRT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 337
Thu 18/1211:20NRT - JNB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/129:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R18 581
Thu 6/118:00NRT - CPT
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R18 667
Sat 1/1118:00NRT - JNB
1 stop20h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9R19 258
Sat 8/111:55HND - CPT
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1118:55CPT - HND
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R19 449
Sat 1/1120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/1114:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9R19 588
Thu 13/1123:55HND - CPT
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - HND
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R19 813
Fri 14/1120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9R19 900

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Fly from

Japan

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/3

9:20-8:20

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

9:50-18:00

2 stops25h 10m

R13 232

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 18/12

8:40-8:20

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

9:50-20:50

2 stops28h 00m

R16 375

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/3

9:00-7:40

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

R17 556

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Tue 14/10

20:10-8:20

3 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

9:50-21:00

2 stops28h 10m

R18 060

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 14/1

10:05-9:25

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

10:40-15:30

2 stops21h 50m

R18 372

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/3

16:50-18:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

R18 633

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Thu 6/11

8:00-17:25

2 stops40h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

R18 667

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/11

18:00-7:25

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-15:35

1 stop21h 30m

R19 258

TokyoCape Town

HND - CPT

HNDCPT

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 8/11

1:55-17:30

2 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

18:55-22:45

2 stops44h 50m

R19 449

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

R19 588

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Japan to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir China 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 29h 40m. Fly via China Eastern, Air China, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 13082 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Japan to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

Discover the top 4 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 206AverageR18 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 202AverageR17 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 982AverageR18 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR31 059AverageR31 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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