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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tokyo from R8 462

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Tokyo

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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 20 March 2026.

Sun 15/1113:45
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/123:30
HND
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R14 018
Tue 17/1113:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1116:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 018
Tue 1/919:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/922:55
HND
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R14 086
Fri 2/109:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/1018:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R14 103
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 153
Sat 2/514:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/515:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R14 187
Thu 11/613:00
CPT
-
HND
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/622:50
HND
-
CPT
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R14 238
Thu 11/613:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/617:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R14 272
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/718:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R14 305
Sat 9/514:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/622:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R14 322
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/522:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 356
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
HND
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/522:50
HND
-
CPT
1 stop43h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R14 440

Find 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 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 103

One-way from

R8 462

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 281
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 345 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 384 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 20 March 2026.
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Depart

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 22/5

22:50-11:30

1 stop43h 40m

R14 440

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

R16 535

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-13:20

1 stop41h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 15/5

7:40-11:30

2 stops34h 50m

R16 619

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

13:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 21/8

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R16 906

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

13:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 27/8

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R17 075

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

14:30-19:40

2 stops22h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 29/5

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

R17 193

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/6

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

R17 244

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

9:25-19:30

3 stops27h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 24/5

22:25-16:10

1 stop24h 45m

R17 514

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-19:30

1 stop23h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

22:25-19:55

2 stops28h 30m

R17 565

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:25-19:30

3 stops27h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/4

15:25-8:50

1 stop24h 25m

R17 937

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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 475). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 052). 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 20 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 221 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Japan Airlines fly from South Africa to Tokyo in about 22h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 30m. There are 14771 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 525. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tokyo Haneda or Cape Town Intl - Tokyo Narita, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tokyo Narita is the most popular route 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 475). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 052). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Tokyo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 361AverageR15 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR11 397AverageR16 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 488AverageR13 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 201AverageR15 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 351AverageR18 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 078AverageR17 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 908AverageR20 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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