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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tokyo from R9 141

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TYO
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Tokyo are usually found in February or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 038

One-way from

R9 141

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 444
Qatar Airways
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  • 6/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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  • 7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Tokyo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 663 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 November 2025.

Thu 20/1113:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1120:30NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R14 313
Mon 24/1119:00CPT - NRT
1 stop39h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1221:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R15 602
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - NRT
1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1221:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11R15 963
Thu 20/1112:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1221:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R16 787
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - HND
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1223:30HND - CPT
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11R16 839
Mon 24/1119:00CPT - HND
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1223:30HND - CPT
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R17 234
Thu 20/1112:35CPT - HND
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1223:30HND - CPT
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R17 647
Thu 25/129:30CPT - HND
1 stop38h 25mLufthansa
Tue 6/122:45HND - CPT
2 stops39h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R18 643
Mon 24/1120:25CPT - NRT
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:55NRT - CPT
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 537
Mon 24/1110:40CPT - NRT
2 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/1210:00NRT - CPT
2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 898
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - NRT
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/120:30NRT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R20 121
Thu 20/1118:30CPT - HND
1 stop21h 00mEmirates
Wed 3/120:05HND - CPT
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Deal found 18/11R20 568

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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 20 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/1

20:30-13:45

1 stop24h 15m

R15 293

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 13/3

23:30-17:25

1 stop24h 55m

R16 770

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 8/4

20:55-10:50

2 stops44h 55m

R16 856

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 22/4

20:55-10:50

2 stops44h 55m

R17 011

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 30/1

12:45-10:30

2 stops28h 45m

R17 355

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

10:40-15:35

2 stops21h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 20/4

17:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R17 870

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-18:55

2 stops21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 18/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R18 420

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:25-18:55

2 stops44h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 18/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R18 420

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

10:40-17:05

2 stops23h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/4

11:10-9:25

2 stops29h 15m

R18 849

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

12:35-11:55

1 stop40h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 30/1

21:55-17:25

1 stop26h 30m

R19 210

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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 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo is 44 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 R12 234). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 031). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 70% 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.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 624.

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 50m.

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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

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 20 November 2025.
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
1 623 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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
1 623 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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
3 422 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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
1 407 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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
3 664 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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
896 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 623 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,7

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 R17 870, Ethiopian Air can have you in Tokyo from Cape Town in 21h 55m. 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?

    Singapore Airlines, at R12 236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Tokyo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. 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 Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre. Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre can be visited by travelling about 21,6 km, 25,0 km, and 20,5 km respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R486 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 R12 234). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 031). 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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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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 236AverageR15 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 191AverageR16 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 922AverageR19 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR14 542AverageR16 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 411AverageR21 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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