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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tokyo from R7 697

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
May 17 — May 241
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 17 April 2026.

Tue 3/119:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/1118:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R12 742
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/622:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R12 758
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/616:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 971
Fri 29/519:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/622:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 987
Thu 14/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R12 987
Mon 25/519:50
JNB
-
HND
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/522:50
HND
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 020
Tue 28/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R13 020
Mon 13/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 037
Fri 24/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 053
Thu 7/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/516:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 069
Thu 7/512:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 086
Tue 28/412:40
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/522:25
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 102

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 758

One-way from

R7 697

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 066
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 087 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 April 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

Mon 15/6

12:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 19/6

22:50-15:20

1 stop23h 30m

R15 002
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:55-23:55

1 stop20h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 23/6

22:50-15:20

1 stop23h 30m

R15 313

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

10:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 27/9

17:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R15 919

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-23:55

1 stop21h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 17/6

22:50-10:15

1 stop42h 25m

R16 001

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

19:30-23:55

1 stop21h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 23/6

7:20-10:15

2 stops33h 55m

R16 083

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

10:40-17:30

2 stops23h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 29/9

10:55-9:25

2 stops29h 30m

R16 410

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-23:55

1 stop21h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 17/6

20:40-10:15

2 stops44h 35m

R16 574

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-22:30

2 stops26h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 19/6

22:50-15:20

1 stop23h 30m

R16 640

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

15:05-19:35

3 stops45h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

16:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R16 951

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

19:30-20:00

1 stop41h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 15/5

22:25-12:55

1 stop45h 30m

R17 065

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R14 396). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 832). 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 17 April 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
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
1 497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
1 276 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
1 003 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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 Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Japan Airlines fly from South Africa to Tokyo in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 50m. There are 14711 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 327. 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 Cape Town Intl - Tokyo Narita or Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R14 396). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 832). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 016AverageR15 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR11 052AverageR16 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 069AverageR13 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 947AverageR18 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 130AverageR15 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 675AverageR17 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 563AverageR19 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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