Cheap flights from South Africa to Tokyo from R7 037

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYO
Jan 10 — Jan 171
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 11 December 2025.

Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/120:30NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R15 741
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - NRT
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/120:30NRT - CPT
1 stop25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R15 945
Wed 31/1212:35CPT - NRT
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 7/116:55NRT - CPT
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12R20 874
Sun 28/1211:00JNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 17/19:40HND - JNB
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12R21 146
Sun 28/1211:00JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 17/121:30NRT - JNB
1 stop40h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12R21 146
Fri 12/1214:30JNB - NRT
2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1220:30NRT - JNB
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R21 690
Sun 28/128:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R21 843
Fri 12/129:25JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1221:55NRT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R21 877
Wed 24/128:20JNB - NRT
2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/120:30NRT - JNB
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R22 030
Sun 28/1210:10JNB - HND
1 stop37h 45mLufthansa
Sat 17/110:45HND - JNB
1 stop27h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12R22 234
Sun 28/1213:45JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 17/116:55NRT - JNB
1 stop22h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/12R22 472
Tue 16/1211:00JNB - HND
1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/1220:30HND - JNB
2 stops41h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12R22 812

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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 103

One-way from

R7 037

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 271
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • South Africa to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 947 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 11 December 2025.
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 - 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

R13 599

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-17:30

1 stop38h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/6

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R13 616

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

13:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 24/1

20:30-14:35

1 stop25h 05m

R14 466

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 30/1

21:50-8:20

2 stops41h 30m

R14 823

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

14:30-19:20

2 stops21h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 1/2

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R14 857

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/6

22:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

R14 874

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-11:55

1 stop39h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 23/2

16:55-8:40

1 stop22h 45m

R14 908

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 673

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R15 673

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/2

16:55-17:25

1 stop31h 30m

R15 690

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R11 219). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of R14 109). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tokyo at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 11 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

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 Qatar Airways 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 9h 10m. 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 568. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tokyo (average of R11 219). Flying from South Africa to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of R14 109). 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 245AverageR15 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 551AverageR14 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 400AverageR17 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 467AverageR16 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 169AverageR17 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestR14 386AverageR16 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 011AverageR20 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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