Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

Osaka Kansai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Kansai Intl typically cost R760, while return flights cost around R2 073.

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).

Does Fukuoka have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0,0 km away from Fukuoka).

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Return from	R14 260
One-way from	R6 777
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 360

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60h 25m total
Johannesburg to Tokyo

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18h 50m total
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Sat 1/119:50JNB - KIX

1 stop18h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/1117:50KIX - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/10R14 483

Tue 2/129:50JNB - NRT

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R15 498

Sat 1/119:50JNB - KIX

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Sun 16/1110:00KIX - JNB

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R15 567

Wed 12/119:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1121:50NRT - JNB

2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R15 618

Thu 20/1113:45JNB - HND

1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 4/1223:30HND - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R15 670

Fri 31/109:25JNB - NRT

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Fri 7/1121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R15 790

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Deal found 28/10R14 552

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1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/10R14 621

Fri 12/1214:30JNB - KIX

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Fri 19/1219:25KIX - JNB

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R18 113

Sat 22/1111:20JNB - KIX

1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 26/1119:05KIX - JNB

1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/10R18 405

Sun 14/129:50JNB - NRT

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 21/1217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10R18 973

Tue 2/1213:45JNB - HND

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2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10R19 919

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Fri 1/517:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air

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2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R16 461

Tue 16/129:50JNB - NRT

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Mon 22/1217:20NRT - JNB

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10R18 973

Sun 21/1214:30JNB - NRT

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Mon 5/120:30NRT - JNB

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Deal found 29/10R17 407

Fri 12/1214:30JNB - KIX

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1217:30KIX - JNB

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R19 213

Thu 5/320:20JNB - HND

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

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Mon 1/122:05HND - JNB

1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines

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Wed 12/119:25JNB - HND

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2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 11/1213:45JNB - HND

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Thu 18/1223:30HND - JNB

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Deal found 27/10R20 074

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Sat 3/120:30NRT - JNB

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Deal found 27/10R19 334

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Deal found 29/10R19 540

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1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways

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Thu 2/417:05HND - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/10R20 314

Fri 12/1219:45JNB - ITM

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Sat 27/128:00ITM - JNB

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Deal found 28/10R64 676

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1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/10R20 366

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Fri 31/109:25JNB - NRT

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Fri 7/1121:55NRT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R15 790

Fri 31/108:20JNB - NRT

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Deal found 27/10R16 134

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2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R16 995

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1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/10R14 483

Sat 1/119:50JNB - KIX

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 28/10R15 567

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Wed 12/119:50JNB - NRT

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Deal found 27/10R15 618

Wed 12/1110:10JNB - NRT

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Deal found 27/10R17 115

Thu 20/1113:45JNB - HND

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Thu 4/1223:30HND - JNB

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Deal found 28/10R15 670

Thu 20/1113:45JNB - NRT

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Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-18:55

2 stops27h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/3

19:55-13:05

2 stops24h 10m

R14 552

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/5

19:00-18:35

1 stop30h 35m

R14 621

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:50-6:45

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 1/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 429

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 20/12

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R16 461

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

14:30-19:20

2 stops21h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/1

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R17 407

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

14:30-20:55

2 stops23h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 19/12

19:25-13:05

2 stops24h 40m

R18 113

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 26/11

19:05-7:25

1 stop19h 20m

R18 405

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 21/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 973

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/12

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 973

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

13:40-21:40

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R19 041

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 21 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are United Airlines, KLM and Air France.

Rainfall in Japan by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Japan by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 042 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 283 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

881 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Japan

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Japan?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?
Osaka Kansai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Kansai Intl typically cost R760, while return flights cost around R2 073.
Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).
Does Fukuoka have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?
Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0,0 km away from Fukuoka).

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How long is the flight to Japan?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

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Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 29 October 2025.

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Japan

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

Does Fukuoka have car hire?

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