How long is the flight from Tokyo to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Tokyo to South Africa in 20h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Tokyo and South Africa are separated by a distance of 13573 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 713. Etihad Airways flights start at R9 962 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R11 261 one-way.

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 are the most popular routes from Tokyo to South Africa?

The most popular flight routes from Tokyo to South Africa are Tokyo Narita - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Tokyo Haneda - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Tokyo Narita - Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Tokyo 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 Tokyo to South Africa.

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Round-trip from	R13 630
One-way from	R9 424
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 563

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TokyoJohannesburg

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11:10-13:55

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TokyoJohannesburg

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11:10-17:15

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R18 559

TokyoCape Town

NRT Tokyo Narita - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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13:50-6:45

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R19 121

TokyoCape Town

HND Tokyo Haneda - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tokyo Haneda

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16:40-9:25

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

10:40-6:20

1 stop36h 40m

R19 361

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to South Africa (average of R14 963). Flying from Tokyo to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 263). 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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How long is the flight from Tokyo to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Tokyo to South Africa in 20h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Tokyo and South Africa are separated by a distance of 13573 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tokyo to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 713. Etihad Airways flights start at R9 962 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R11 261 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Tokyo to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from Tokyo to South Africa are Tokyo Narita - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Tokyo Haneda - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Tokyo Narita - Cape Town Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Tokyo to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tokyo to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tokyo to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tokyo to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tokyo to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to South Africa (average of R14 963). Flying from Tokyo to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 263). 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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