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$490+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Japan

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 March 26, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 6/69:50 am
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/96:40 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$805
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:40 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/1110:50 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$861
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/1310:50 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$862
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/258:40 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/1910:50 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$876
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 11/177:55 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop18h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 11/268:50 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop40h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/23$877
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 8/247:50 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/75:05 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/23$900
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:50 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$901
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/2410:35 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$913
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/39:50 am
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/76:40 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,124
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/17:50 pm
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop18h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 7/313:50 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,126
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:20 am
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops30h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/612:15 am
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops43h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22$1,221
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 6/31:30 pm
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop20h 45m
Emirates
Sun 6/711:45 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/22$1,224

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 March 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$805
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$490
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$964
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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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 6/9

6:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$805

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/2

10:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,021

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

6:35 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops46h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 4/22

10:35 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,029

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

2:40 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops26h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 4/21

10:35 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,079

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

9:50 am-7:55 am

2 stops39h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 6/7

6:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$1,124

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

7:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 7/31

3:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,126

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-10:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 4/20

12:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,179

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 6/6

12:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,221

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

1:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 6/7

11:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,224

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/13

12:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,281

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Deals found on 3/23

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Japan

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $561). Flying from South Africa to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 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 March 26, 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
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,231 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
981 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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 $805, Etihad Airways can have you in Japan from South Africa in 19h. There are 8129 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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    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $561). Flying from South Africa to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$726Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$809Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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