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Cheap flights from Japan to South Africa from R7 708

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — JNB
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 17/817:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 4/919:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R12 936
Thu 25/617:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 24/719:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/3R14 251
Wed 15/420:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/414:30
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R15 283
Mon 6/722:55
HND
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 13/719:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 350
Mon 6/719:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 13/719:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 350
Mon 17/819:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 4/919:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R15 433
Sun 19/420:40
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/48:20
JNB
-
NRT
2 stops28h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R15 899
Thu 26/317:20
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/49:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 949
Thu 25/610:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 24/719:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/3R16 465
Wed 24/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R16 515
Mon 20/417:25
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop18h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R16 731
Tue 15/1210:05
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop39h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 15/119:55
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R16 915

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 936

One-way from

R7 708

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 180
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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4/7
  • 4/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R95 681 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R27 316 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 10 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 17/8

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

R12 969

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 6/7

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

R15 350
Fastest return journey

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 26/3

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

R15 949

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 6/7

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

R16 415

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 23/4

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

22:50-19:40

2 stops37h 50m

R17 497

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 15/4

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

R18 413

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 26/3

7:45-8:20

3 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

R18 579

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 14/5

18:30-7:55

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-16:05

1 stop21h 55m

R19 145

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 14/5

19:25-7:55

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-18:05

1 stop23h 55m

R19 195

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 19/6

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

R19 212

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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 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air China, andEthiopian 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
1 471 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air China
7,3
Good
141 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Japan to South Africa. 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 Japan to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Japan to South Africa in 22h. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 13573 km between Japan and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Japan to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 442. Users have also found prices from R9 058 and R11 027 on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 766AverageR21 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 120AverageR16 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 240AverageR17 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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