What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is currently November ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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

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.

What is the best airline to fly to Tokyo?

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo?

Tokyo Haneda is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo. One-way flights to Tokyo Haneda typically cost R1 089, while return flights cost around R3 413.

Where does the fastest flight to Tokyo depart from?

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

Does Tokyo Narita have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita?

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).

R7 171+ Cheap Flights to Tokyo, Japan

Flights to Tokyo in 2025

Return from	R14 412
One-way from	R7 171
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 564

Etihad Airways
24/12-1/1
2 total stops
40h 50m total
Johannesburg to Tokyo

Search Deals

Etihad Airways
19/11
1 total stop
18h 50m total
Johannesburg to Tokyo

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 350 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 807 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for return flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals to Tokyo

Cheapest flights to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Wed 24/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 1/117:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9R14 412

Tue 11/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1211:35NRT - JNB

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 093

Fri 7/119:50JNB - NRT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/118:00NRT - JNB

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R15 145

Sun 14/99:50JNB - NRT

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/917:30NRT - JNB

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 180

Tue 4/1114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R15 215

Fri 7/119:50JNB - HND

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/116:35HND - JNB

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R15 233

Fri 31/1013:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines

Thu 13/1121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop41h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/9R15 477

Sat 1/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R15 494

Wed 26/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1221:55NRT - JNB

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 512

Wed 5/1110:10JNB - NRT

2 stops27h 35mAir China

Mon 10/118:55NRT - JNB

2 stops53h 45mAir China

Deal found 9/9R15 704

Tue 11/1113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mJapan Airlines

Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/9R15 721

Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 721

Best flights to Tokyo
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Tokyo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Wed 26/1113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mJapan Airlines

Tue 2/1223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 791

Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R16 140

Tue 11/1113:40JNB - HND

1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB

1 stop35h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/9R16 192

Wed 5/1114:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 14/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R16 210

Fri 5/1213:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 19/1223:30HND - JNB

1 stop40h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R17 065

Wed 26/119:50JNB - HND

2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 2/128:40HND - JNB

2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/9R17 571

Sun 5/1011:20JNB - HND

1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 24/1010:05HND - JNB

1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9R20 659

Fri 5/1210:25JNB - HND

1 stop29h 05mEmirates

Thu 18/120:05HND - JNB

1 stop27h 30mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R22 683

Wed 5/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R16 210

Fri 7/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R16 454

Fri 31/1019:50JNB - HND

1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/1116:40HND - JNB

1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9R19 350

Fri 7/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Fri 14/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R16 454

Last-minute flights to Tokyo
Discover last-minute flight deals to Tokyo. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 14/99:50JNB - NRT

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/917:30NRT - JNB

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 180

Wed 17/99:50JNB - NRT

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/921:15NRT - JNB

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R16 105

Fri 19/99:50JNB - HND

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/910:45HND - JNB

3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 414

Mon 6/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 843

Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1017:40NRT - JNB

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 721

Tue 7/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1011:10NRT - JNB

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R16 088

Fri 24/1014:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1020:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/9R16 349

Fri 24/109:50JNB - HND

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/106:35HND - JNB

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R17 920

Fri 31/1013:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines

Thu 13/1121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop41h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/9R15 477

Fri 31/1014:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/1120:30NRT - JNB

2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R16 122

Fri 31/109:25JNB - NRT

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1113:45NRT - JNB

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R16 437

Fri 31/109:25JNB - HND

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1116:50HND - JNB

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R18 548

One-way flights to Tokyo
Search for one-way flight options to Tokyo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Wed 19/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R7 171

Sat 25/109:50JNB - NRT

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R8 969

Sun 26/1013:25JNB - NRT

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R9 230

Wed 19/118:20JNB - NRT

2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/9R9 318

Thu 2/1014:30JNB - NRT

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/9R9 387

Sat 25/109:50JNB - HND

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R9 405

Wed 19/1113:45JNB - HND

2 stops25h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 10/9R9 457

Thu 15/113:45JNB - NRT

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 649

Sat 25/109:50JNB - NRT

1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9R9 736

Wed 8/1021:45JNB - NRT

1 stop37h 45mEgyptair

Deal found 10/9R9 841

Sun 26/1010:05JNB - HND

3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R9 981

Wed 19/1119:50JNB - HND

1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 998

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/12

23:30-8:40

1 stop40h 10m

R15 791

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

9:50-7:40

2 stops38h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 21/10

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R16 140

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

13:40-21:40

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 192

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 14/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 210

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 210

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 454

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 14/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 454

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 15/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R16 454

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 19/12

23:30-8:40

1 stop40h 10m

R17 065

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R17 274

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

Showing 1-10 of 36 results

Best time to book a flight to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Tokyo

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Tokyo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo takes 18 hours 57 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tokyo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tokyo should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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

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.

Temperature in Tokyo by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

993 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 250 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

FAQs about flying to Tokyo

Can I find cheaper flights to Tokyo if I am willing to have stopovers?
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.
What is the best airline to fly to Tokyo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tokyo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo?
Tokyo Haneda is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo. One-way flights to Tokyo Haneda typically cost R1 089, while return flights cost around R3 413.
Where does the fastest flight to Tokyo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Tokyo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).
Does Tokyo Narita have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Tokyo Narita can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita?
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).

See more FAQs

Chiba

Urayasu

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Airports serving Tokyo

Most traveled routes by our users

South Africa to Iceland flights

Mombasa to Nairobi flights

Port Elizabeth to Lisbon flights

Cape Town to Turkey flights

South Africa to Bahrain flights

Harare to China flights

Johannesburg to Australia flights

Cape Town to Mauritius flights

Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

South Africa to United Kingdom flights

South Africa to Tanzania flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Tokyo?

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.

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

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.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Tokyo with no change fees?

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.

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

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.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

R7 171+ Cheap flights to Tokyo

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Flights to Tokyo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Tokyo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 September 2025.

Return from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals to Tokyo

Cheapest flights to TokyoExplore the most affordable flight options available to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Tokyo that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Tokyo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

How long is the flight to Tokyo?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tokyo?

Rainfall in Tokyo by month

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

Temperature in Tokyo by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Tokyo

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

What is the best airline to fly to Tokyo?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo?

Where does the fastest flight to Tokyo depart from?

Does Tokyo Narita have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita?

Travelling to a place near Tokyo?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airports serving Tokyo

Book a flight to or from one of these Tokyo airports.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Tokyo?

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

Can Cheapflights find flights to Tokyo with no change fees?

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

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.