Cheap flights from South Africa to Tokyo from R7 538

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Tokyo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Tokyo flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 527

One-way from

R7 538

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 323
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 257 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 632 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Mon 26/19:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/117:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1R11 936
Wed 4/29:50JNB - NRT
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/217:20NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1R12 950
Mon 24/819:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 3/922:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 048
Mon 7/919:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/911:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 113
Tue 17/1113:40JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/1118:30NRT - JNB
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 146
Tue 1/919:50JNB - NRT
1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/911:10NRT - JNB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 178
Mon 24/819:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 3/919:00NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 407
Mon 7/919:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/922:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 456
Mon 5/1019:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/1019:00NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 489
Sat 9/519:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/622:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 538
Fri 19/619:50JNB - HND
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/722:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 555
Fri 19/619:50JNB - NRT
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/719:00NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 555

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Tokyo that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/1

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R11 969

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-11:55

1 stop39h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 27/2

16:55-8:40

1 stop22h 45m

R13 178

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/6

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 061

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:50-19:35

1 stop22h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

20:35-13:00

1 stop23h 25m

R14 486

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 24/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 206

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-18:55

2 stops21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/4

20:35-13:00

1 stop23h 25m

R15 304

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-8:00

1 stop35h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 24/5

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R15 468

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

2 stops24h 15m

R15 500

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 13/2

19:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

R15 647

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops36h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 27/2

19:55-13:05

2 stops24h 10m

R15 680

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Tokyo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R9 173). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 424). 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.

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 7 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from South Africa 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Tokyo?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to Tokyo in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 20m. There are 13573 km between South Africa and Tokyo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tokyo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 318. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Tokyo for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Tokyo?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tokyo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Tokyo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R9 173). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 424). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 731AverageR14 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 110AverageR13 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 900AverageR17 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 566AverageR15 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 629AverageR16 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR13 837AverageR15 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 400AverageR20 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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