Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Tokyo?

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The price you pay for your flight to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

Can I find cheaper flights to Tokyo if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tokyo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 3

What is the best airline to fly to Tokyo?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Japan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tokyo.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo?

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Tokyo Narita is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo. One-way flights to Tokyo Narita typically cost R3 217, while return flights cost around R2 781.

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Tokyo?

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A return flight to Tokyo will typically cost around R6 081, however they can be found for as little as R5 454.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Tokyo depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Tokyo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).

Question 7

Does Tokyo Narita have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Tokyo Narita can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita?

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Yes. Tokyo Narita has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Narita Airport Rest House is the closest property to Tokyo Narita (0,0 km away from Tokyo Narita).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Tokyo?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo takes 19 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Tokyo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo are Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Tokyo?

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When you search for this flight to Tokyo, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Tokyo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Tokyo.

Question 16

Can Cheapflights find flights to Tokyo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Tokyo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Tokyo become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Tokyo and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Tokyo?

The price you pay for your flight to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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Rainfall in Tokyo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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