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$499+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$849
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$499
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$998
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/217:50 pmJNB - HND
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 7/285:05 pmHND - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$849
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:20 amJNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/1010:05 amHND - JNB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$871
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:20 amJNB - HND
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/251:30 pmHND - JNB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,011
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/611:20 amJNB - KIX
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/77:35 pmKIX - JNB
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,033
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:50 pmJNB - HND
1 stop22h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 1/711:30 pmHND - JNB
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,049
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/11:55 pmJNB - HND
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 6/810:50 pmHND - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,079
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2310:20 pmJNB - HND
1 stop41h 05mEmirates
Wed 7/912:05 amHND - JNB
1 stop27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/17$1,156
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:10 amJNB - HND
2 stops43h 15mAir China
Mon 12/223:25 pmHND - JNB
2 stops47h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,257
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:20 pmJNB - KIX
1 stop35h 55mEmirates
Sun 6/811:45 pmKIX - JNB
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/17$1,396
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:20 amJNB - KIX
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/27:10 pmKIX - JNB
2 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$1,439
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/125:55 pmJNB - HND
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/248:15 amHND - JNB
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,482
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:50 amJNB - HND
2 stops24h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/151:55 pmHND - JNB
2 stops25h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,651

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Japan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/21

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 7/28

5:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$849

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

11:20 am-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/10

10:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop28h 35m

$871

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/11

11:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/25

1:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,011

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

11:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 9/7

7:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

$1,033

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

1:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 6/8

10:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,079

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/23

10:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 7/9

12:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,156

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/13

10:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 12/22

3:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops47h 15m

$1,257

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

10:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 6/8

11:45 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,396

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

5:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/24

8:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,482

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:50 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 10/15

1:55 pm-8:20 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,651

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Japan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $866). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 JP?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Japan as you normally would.

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 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Japan, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $499 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $668 and Air China from $851 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $866). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 airline flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from South Africa to Japan. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$880Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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