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Cheap flights from Japan to South Africa from R11 083

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — JNB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 180

One-way from

R11 083

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 976
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Japan to South Africa
12/5
  • 12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Japan to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R97 370 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R25 029 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 27 April 2025.

Mon 2/617:05HND - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/619:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R14 180
Mon 2/619:00NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/619:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4R15 412
Wed 11/616:45KIX - JNB
2 stops45h 55mAir China
Wed 18/610:10JNB - KIX
2 stops27h 20mAir China
Deal found 26/4R16 699
Thu 22/512:05NRT - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/613:55JNB - NRT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 296
Sun 25/521:05NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/614:30JNB - NRT
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 352
Thu 22/510:55NRT - JNB
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Thu 5/619:35JNB - NRT
1 stop30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R17 427
Wed 11/617:25KIX - JNB
1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/613:45JNB - KIX
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 968
Mon 16/619:25NRT - JNB
3 stops43h 15mAir China
Fri 20/610:10JNB - NRT
3 stops43h 05mAir China
Deal found 25/4R18 397
Wed 11/612:25KIX - JNB
3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/610:10JNB - KIX
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 770
Tue 10/616:05HND - JNB
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:55JNB - HND
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R19 890
Sun 25/522:25NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 1/613:55JNB - NRT
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 804
Mon 9/617:05HND - CPT
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/610:40CPT - HND
2 stops22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4R21 551

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Japan

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 2/6

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

R14 180

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/6

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

R15 431

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 11/6

16:45-7:40

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

10:10-20:30

2 stops27h 20m

R16 699

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 11/6

17:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

13:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R17 968

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 11/6

12:25-7:40

3 stops50h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

10:10-22:50

2 stops29h 40m

R18 770

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/6

9:55-8:20

2 stops53h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

R18 882

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/6

21:05-13:05

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

22:50-20:05

2 stops38h 15m

R19 442

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/6

16:05-8:20

3 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

13:55-23:55

1 stop27h 00m

R19 890

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/6

10:55-14:35

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

11:05-9:05

2 stops39h 00m

R20 898

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 3/6

9:05-17:10

3 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

14:35-21:05

2 stops23h 30m

R22 539

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/4

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Japan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 27 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Japan to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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.

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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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 951AverageR16 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 008AverageR18 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR19 321AverageR19 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR30 595AverageR33 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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