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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Tokyo flights typically cost between R15 753 and R19 778 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 846 on Emirates (Nov 8–Nov 19).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Tokyo flights typically cost between R15 753 and R19 778 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 846 on Emirates (Nov 8–Nov 19).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

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Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 105.

Question 4

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

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

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For as low as R17 675, Singapore Airlines can have you in Tokyo from Cape Town in 22h 30m. The distance from Cape Town to Tokyo is about 14771 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Japan Airlines, at R11 223, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Tokyo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo is 42 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo (average of R15 488). Flying from Cape Town to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 569). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches 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).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Tokyo?

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Consider Qatar Airways, Emirates or Japan Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Tokyo.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall can be visited by travelling about 6,3 km, 6,8 km, and 10,5 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R426 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 16

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

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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 R681.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to TYO?

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When flying from Cape Town to Tokyo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

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Deals for Cape Town to Tokyo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Tokyo from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Tokyo with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	R16 846
One-way from	R8 332
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 840

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Japan Airlines	CheapestR11 223	AverageR16 448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 280	AverageR15 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR14 006	AverageR20 031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 055	AverageR17 266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 516	AverageR18 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Tokyo flights typically cost between R15 753 and R19 778 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 846 on Emirates (Nov 8–Nov 19).

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 68% 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 105.

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 30m.

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 42 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.

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Cape Town to Tokyo flights typically cost between R15 753 and R19 778 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 846 on Emirates (Nov 8–Nov 19).