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$686+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan

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JNB — FUK
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$795
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$686
(Singapore Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$826
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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 February 22, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 10/231:45 pmJNB - HND
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 10/3010:55 pmHND - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/21$794
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Thu 5/151:45 pmJNB - KIX
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/1911:25 pmKIX - JNB
1 stop37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/21$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 12/1012:45 pmJNB - HND
1 stop29h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 1/711:30 pmHND - JNB
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/22$984
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Sun 5/1111:20 amJNB - HND
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/174:20 pmHND - JNB
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/21$1,002
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Thu 5/1511:20 amJNB - KIX
2 stops20h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/199:10 amKIX - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/21$1,018
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Fri 6/2711:20 amJNB - HND
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/171:30 pmHND - JNB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,085
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Mon 4/710:10 amJNB - HND
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Mon 4/144:00 pmHND - JNB
2 stops46h 40mAir China
Deal found 2/21$1,139
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Thu 5/158:20 amJNB - KIX
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/197:10 pmKIX - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,143
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 5/2910:20 pmJNB - HND
1 stop41h 05mEmirates
Mon 6/912:05 amHND - JNB
1 stop41h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/22$1,152
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/1710:10 amJNB - KIX
1 stop19h 50mAir China
Tue 4/295:10 pmKIX - JNB
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 2/21$1,155
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Mon 4/710:50 pmJNB - KIX
2 stops39h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/147:10 pmKIX - JNB
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$1,211
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:00 pmJNB - KIX
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 3/306:55 pmKIX - JNB
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,229

Find flights from South Africa to Japan within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/13

1:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/31

5:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$795

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

1:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/19

11:25 pm-6:10 am

1 stop37h 45m

$875

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

11:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/17

4:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,002

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

11:20 am-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/19

9:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,018

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

1:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/17

10:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop42h 10m

$1,040

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/27

11:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/17

1:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,085

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

10:10 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 4/14

4:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops46h 40m

$1,139

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

8:20 am-9:15 pm

3 stops53h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/19

7:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,143

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

10:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 6/9

12:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop41h 10m

$1,152

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

10:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 4/29

5:10 pm-7:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,155

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Japan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Japan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,687). 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Japan, such as Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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
1,297 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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!

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $686 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $719 and Qatar Airways from $895 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.

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

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

  • 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 $1,687). 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 South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$786Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$836Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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