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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tokyo from R6 330

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 March 2026.

Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R14 115
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/917:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/3R14 148
Tue 17/1113:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1116:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 165
Sun 24/514:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/515:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3R14 199
Fri 29/513:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/615:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R14 284
Mon 1/613:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/615:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 318
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/522:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 352
Wed 16/919:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/917:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/3R14 368
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
NRT
1 stop41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/622:25
NRT
-
CPT
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R14 453
Thu 12/1113:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop20h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 19/1118:30
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 521
Sun 26/414:45
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop39h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop41h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 538
Wed 29/420:40
JNB
-
HND
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/522:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 572

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 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 115

One-way from

R6 330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 315
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 401 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 15 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 20/7

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 248

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

13:45-17:30

1 stop20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 27/8

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R15 384

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

13:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 27/8

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 976

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R16 365

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

13:00-13:20

1 stop41h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 28/6

22:25-17:30

1 stop26h 05m

R16 839

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/6

20:40-14:35

2 stops24h 55m

R17 059

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:45-22:30

2 stops24h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 6/5

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R17 110

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-22:30

2 stops24h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 6/5

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R17 110

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

13:45-20:00

2 stops23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/7

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R17 110

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

13:15-22:20

1 stop26h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 27/6

0:05-16:40

1 stop23h 35m

R17 144

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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 494). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 081). 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 15 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
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 207 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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 Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Japan Airlines fly from South Africa to Tokyo in about 19h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 15m. There are 13515 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 538. 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 Haneda, 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 494). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 081). 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 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 384AverageR15 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR11 420AverageR16 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 511AverageR13 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 228AverageR15 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 378AverageR18 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 107AverageR17 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 940AverageR20 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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