How long is the flight from Tokyo to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Tokyo to South Africa in 22h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific, or Emirates 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 925. Etihad Airways flights start at R10 180 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R11 507 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 Haneda - Cape Town Intl, Tokyo Narita - Cape Town Intl and Tokyo Haneda - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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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Round-trip from	R14 042
One-way from	R10 515
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Average price	R18 422

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to South Africa (average of R12 615). Flying from Tokyo to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R26 477). 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 22h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific, or Emirates 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 925. Etihad Airways flights start at R10 180 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R11 507 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 Haneda - Cape Town Intl, Tokyo Narita - Cape Town Intl and Tokyo Haneda - Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to South Africa (average of R12 615). Flying from Tokyo to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R26 477). 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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