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R8 046+ Cheap flights to Japan

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2025.

Return from

R15 200

One-way from

R8 046

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 241
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Tokyo
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 459 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 389 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 10/919:50JNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22/922:55HND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4R15 200
Fri 20/69:50JNB - NRT
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 29/617:40NRT - JNB
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R15 293
Fri 19/919:50JNB - KIX
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 28/910:55KIX - JNB
1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4R15 312
Thu 29/511:20JNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 13/69:55HND - JNB
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4R15 460
Fri 30/511:20JNB - NRT
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/618:30NRT - JNB
1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4R15 516
Tue 18/1113:45JNB - NRT
1 stop20h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1118:50NRT - JNB
1 stop30h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4R15 590

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Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 22/9

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R15 200

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

9:50-12:30

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 29/6

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R15 293

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

19:50-16:10

1 stop37h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 28/9

10:55-18:35

1 stop38h 40m

R15 312

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-21:35

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 13/6

9:55-7:40

1 stop28h 45m

R15 460

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

11:20-16:05

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/6

18:30-7:40

1 stop20h 10m

R15 516

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

11:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 21/6

10:00-7:40

1 stop28h 40m

R15 758

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

8:20-20:05

2 stops28h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 26/6

21:05-13:05

2 stops23h 00m

R15 888

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

9:50-7:40

2 stops38h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 26/6

17:40-8:20

1 stop21h 40m

R15 981

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

13:55-23:55

1 stop27h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 25/6

22:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R16 371

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:35-9:05

1 stop30h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 28/6

10:55-9:20

1 stop29h 25m

R16 817

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 24 hours 19 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Japan. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

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 Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R780

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R652

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R820

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R732

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Japan by month

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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 1 May 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 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates to Japan. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 216 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
855 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Japan Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 464 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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 R821, while return flights cost around R9 900.

  • 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 40 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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