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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tokyo from R8 392

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TYO
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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 23 January 2026.

Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/620:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R13 511
Fri 20/314:35
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R13 819
Thu 22/113:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 29/120:30
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R14 014
Sun 1/218:55
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/216:55
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 257
Thu 22/113:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/219:55
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops25h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R14 305
Thu 9/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R14 402
Tue 3/1110:40
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops37h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/1118:30
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops45h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 451
Sun 1/218:55
CPT
-
HND
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/223:30
HND
-
CPT
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 613
Thu 9/413:50
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/420:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R14 629
Mon 18/515:25
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops45h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/620:40
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R14 645
Thu 5/315:25
CPT
-
NRT
2 stops44h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/319:55
NRT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R14 726
Sat 20/619:30
CPT
-
HND
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/622:50
HND
-
CPT
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R14 840

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 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 511

One-way from

R8 392

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 860
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/5-4/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 531 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 258 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 23 January 2026.
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Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-18:55

2 stops21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/4

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R13 884

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-18:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R15 131

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 20/4

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

R16 427

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/6

22:50-17:20

1 stop25h 30m

R16 930

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:50-18:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/3

19:55-13:45

2 stops24h 50m

R17 545

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

10:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 22/5

8:55-9:25

2 stops31h 30m

R17 772

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

15:25-19:40

2 stops45h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/4

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R19 263

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

10:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/6

8:55-9:25

2 stops31h 30m

R19 327

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

15:25-18:55

2 stops44h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 8/4

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R19 587

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-18:55

2 stops21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 3/4

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

R20 607

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Tokyo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo is 35 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo (average of R11 535). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 844). 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.

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 72% 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 R14 778.

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 54m.

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 2h 58m.

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 23 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines 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
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 717 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

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 R13 884, Ethiopian Air can have you in Tokyo from Cape Town in 21h 20m. The distance from Cape Town to Tokyo is about 14771 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Singapore Airlines, at R11 535, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Tokyo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. These flights start at 30% 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 Johannesburg the next most. Singapore follows Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be visited by travelling about 25,0 km, 20,5 km, and 21,6 km respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R480 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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. Dubai 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo (average of R11 535). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 844). 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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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 23 January 2026.
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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 23 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 535AverageR16 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 007AverageR18 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 341AverageR15 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR13 711AverageR15 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 942AverageR20 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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