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$683+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 9, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 11/31:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/111:25 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6$920
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/51:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/3011:30 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7$934
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 11/171:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/191:25 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6$949
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:05 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/141:35 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop38h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,010
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/58:55 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/11:35 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/8$1,011
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/32:05 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/21:35 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop38h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4$1,014
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/151:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/141:25 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4$1,068
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/38:25 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop18h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 9/35:05 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,074
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/172:30 pm
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/75:00 pm
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,090
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/141:45 pm
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/175:55 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,152
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/212:30 pm
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/297:45 pm
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7$1,259
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/178:55 pm
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/76:55 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,288

Find 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 July 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$920
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$683
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,008
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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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

1:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/11

1:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$920

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

8:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/3

5:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,074

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

8:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 11/19

1:25 am-6:10 pm

3 stops47h 45m

$1,084

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/14

1:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 12/17

5:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,152
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

8:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/3

12:35 pm-9:10 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,250

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/27

10:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 12/1

11:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,291

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/19

2:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/26

7:45 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,315

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/27

11:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 12/1

4:15 pm-7:25 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,337

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/23

7:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops29h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 8/6

11:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,369

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/24

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 1/9

12:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,401

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/8

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $872). Flying from South Africa to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,169). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Japan?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Japan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 July 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Japan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,565 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,074, Qatar Airways can have you in Japan from South Africa in 18h 30m. There are 8398 mi between South Africa and Japan. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $872). Flying from South Africa to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,169). 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$724Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$726Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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