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$507+ 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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$937
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$507
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$857
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/2411:20 amJNB - HND
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/810:05 amHND - JNB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/1911:20 amJNB - KIX
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/2810:00 amKIX - JNB
1 stop28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$940
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/11$976
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/117:50 pmJNB - HND
1 stop27h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/255:05 pmHND - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$978
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/2410:10 amJNB - HND
2 stops26h 50mAir China
Wed 10/89:10 pmHND - JNB
2 stops41h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/12$1,080
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/77:50 pmJNB - HND
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/141:40 amHND - JNB
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,139
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:00 pmJNB - HND
2 stops28h 55mLufthansa
Tue 10/2811:30 pmHND - JNB
1 stop38h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,187
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/168:20 amJNB - KIX
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/237:10 pmKIX - JNB
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,225
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:00 pmJNB - KIX
2 stops54h 30mLufthansa
Tue 10/287:10 amKIX - JNB
2 stops54h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,236
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/141:55 pmJNB - KIX
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 10/299:55 amKIX - JNB
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,308
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 12/106:50 pmJNB - HND
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Tue 1/612:05 amHND - JNB
1 stop27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$1,324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:50 pmJNB - KIX
1 stop42h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 10/1010:55 amKIX - JNB
1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,475

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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 June 12, 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

Wed 9/24

11:20 am-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 10/8

4:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop22h 20m

$937

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

11:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 9/28

10:00 am-7:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

$940

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/11

7:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/25

5:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$978

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

10:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 10/8

9:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,080

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

7:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 11/14

1:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,139

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

7:00 pm-6:55 am

2 stops28h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/28

11:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop38h 35m

$1,187

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

8:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/23

7:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,225

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

7:00 pm-8:30 am

2 stops54h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 10/28

7:10 am-7:05 am

2 stops54h 55m

$1,236

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

1:55 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 10/29

9:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,308

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 11/14

12:05 am-5:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$1,426

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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 $871). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,625). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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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 $507 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $533 and Ethiopian Air from $540 one-way.

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    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 $871). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,625). 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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Japan

Discover the top 3 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$683Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$848Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$864Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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