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Cheap flights from Japan to South Africa from R9 802

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — JNB
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Japan to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Japan to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2026.

Mon 24/817:05
HND
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/920:25
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R15 399
Mon 24/819:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/920:25
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop28h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R15 498
Tue 30/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R16 094
Thu 18/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R16 193
Sun 28/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R16 541
Thu 18/610:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 872
Tue 16/610:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/69:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R16 905
Fri 26/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R16 988
Sun 28/618:00
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R17 005
Wed 1/710:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 071
Thu 25/610:55
NRT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 087
Mon 27/710:55
NRT
-
JNB
1 stop39h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 26/820:25
JNB
-
NRT
1 stop38h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4R17 154

Find flight deals from Japan to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 399

One-way from

R9 802

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 031
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Japan to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R91 885 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R26 551 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Japan to South Africa 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 29 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 17/8

22:55-19:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:25-21:55

1 stop18h 30m

R17 386

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 17/8

19:00-19:20

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:25-8:00

1 stop28h 35m

R17 386

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 29/6

22:55-19:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:25-6:45

1 stop27h 20m

R17 766

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 29/6

19:00-19:20

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:25-8:00

1 stop28h 35m

R17 766

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/6

22:50-4:00

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

12:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

R18 859

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 27/7

23:25-9:25

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

10:40-16:10

2 stops22h 30m

R18 909

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 21/6

9:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

9:50-18:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 942

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 30/6

22:50-4:00

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

12:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

R19 356

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 6/7

22:50-4:00

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

12:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

R19 538

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/6

22:50-4:00

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

12:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

R19 853

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Japan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Japan to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to South Africa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R6 060). Flying from Japan to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 084). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 29 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Japan to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 504 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 504 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 504 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Japan to South Africa in 27h 25m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 13515 km between Japan and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Japan to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 407. Users have also found prices from R7 003 and R8 008 on Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Japan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Japan to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to South Africa 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 Japan to South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to South Africa (average of R6 060). Flying from Japan to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 084). 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 2 airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Japan to South Africa. 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 29 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 686AverageR21 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 820AverageR19 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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