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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tokyo from R10 270

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TYO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Thu 3/913:15
CPT
-
HND
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/91:35
HND
-
CPT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 396
Sun 26/713:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/817:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R15 396
Mon 27/713:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/817:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 413
Tue 1/913:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/917:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 430
Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
HND
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/91:35
HND
-
CPT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R15 548
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/917:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 564
Thu 5/1112:35
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop40h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1121:55
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R15 632
Wed 2/913:15
CPT
-
HND
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/91:35
HND
-
CPT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R15 749
Wed 2/913:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/917:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R15 766
Wed 25/1112:35
CPT
-
HND
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/1223:30
HND
-
CPT
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R16 018
Wed 25/1112:35
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/1221:55
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R16 052
Sat 5/913:15
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/917:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R16 102

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 396

One-way from

R10 270

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 707
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 798 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

13:15-0:05

1 stop27h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 15/9

1:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

R15 749

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

13:15-0:05

1 stop27h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 1/9

7:20-17:30

2 stops41h 10m

R17 464

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 16/9

20:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

R18 960

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-22:30

2 stops26h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 12/9

1:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

R19 363

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/10

20:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

R19 397

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

9:55-19:10

2 stops26h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 16/8

17:25-10:15

1 stop23h 50m

R19 632

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

13:15-19:10

1 stop22h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 16/9

10:05-10:15

2 stops31h 10m

R20 086
Fastest return journey

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

10:40-15:45

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 16/9

17:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R20 422

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-0:05

1 stop27h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 6/9

7:20-10:15

2 stops33h 55m

R21 296

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-1:20

2 stops29h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/9

6:35-10:15

2 stops34h 40m

R21 582

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Tokyo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo (average of R15 295). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 237). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Tokyo flights typically cost between R16 976 and R22 304 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 396 on Qatar Airways (Sept 3–Sept 8).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 341.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 29m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,Singapore Airlines, andEmirates from Cape Town to Tokyo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 880 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Tokyo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. 5 airlines have flights to Tokyo from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    For as low as R20 422, Qatar Airways can have you in Tokyo from Cape Town in 22h 05m. The distance from Cape Town to Tokyo is about 14711 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Tokyo round-trip?

    Japan Airlines, at R11 388, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Tokyo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Tokyo is Doha. Cape Town to Tokyo flights stop in Dubai the next most. Johannesburg follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Cape Town to Tokyo flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R245 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Carlton Centre are the most popular attractions in Johannesburg if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travelers on a layover in Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 25,0 km, 18,3 km, and 20,5 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg in need of a car hire can book one at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R682.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Tokyo flights?

    Cape Town to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Seoul least often. Addis Ababa follows Seoul in terms of the least common stopover location on Cape Town to Tokyo flights. Singapore comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Cape Town to Tokyo flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Tokyo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Tokyo 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 Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo (average of R15 295). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 237). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Tokyo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Tokyo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 July 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Tokyo
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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Tokyo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Tokyo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapestR11 388AverageR15 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 411AverageR16 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 475AverageR15 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 682AverageR17 283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 759AverageR18 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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