How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Japan to South Africa in 21h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 13082 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 030. Users have also found prices from R7 972 and R8 272 on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JP to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Japan to South Africa as you normally would.

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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Average price	R35 389

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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 R15 362). Flying from Japan to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R35 389). 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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Robert,Feb 2026

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Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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Robert,Feb 2026

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Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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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 21h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 13082 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 030. Users have also found prices from R7 972 and R8 272 on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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.
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 R15 362). Flying from Japan to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R35 389). 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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