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$580+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FUK
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Di 6/9
Di 6/16
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 Mai 10, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 6/209:50 am
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mi 6/246:40 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/8$834
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mi 11/2512:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Do 12/311:30 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$927
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 12/41:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fr 1/111:30 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$980
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 11/312:45 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Do 11/1211:30 pm
HND
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,051
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 5/201:30 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop25h 50m
Emirates
So 5/2412:05 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 5/8$1,068
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 6/1812:40 pm
JNB
-
HND
2 stops26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Do 6/2512:35 pm
HND
-
JNB
2 stops27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,077
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mi 6/1712:40 pm
JNB
-
HND
2 stops26h 50m
Qatar Airways
So 6/2812:35 pm
HND
-
JNB
2 stops27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,079
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 8/248:25 pm
JNB
-
HND
1 stop18h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mo 9/78:55 am
HND
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,090
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Di 5/1912:40 pm
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Di 6/29:15 pm
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,118
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 6/208:20 am
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops30h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mi 6/247:45 pm
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$1,197
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 6/1910:05 am
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop24h 10m
Emirates
Fr 6/2611:45 pm
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5$1,284
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 6/198:20 am
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops30h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fr 6/267:45 pm
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/5$1,301

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 Mai 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$834
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$580
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841
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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 Mai 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sa 6/20

9:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mi 6/24

6:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$834

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 5/27

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mi 6/10

12:05 am-5:30 am

1 stop36h 25m

$1,051

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 8/24

8:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mo 9/7

8:55 am-6:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,100

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

12:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fr 7/3

10:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop41h 10m

$1,135

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

12:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Do 7/2

10:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop41h 10m

$1,135

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

8:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops60h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Di 6/23

7:20 am-9:00 am

2 stops32h 40m

$1,138

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sa 6/20

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mi 6/24

7:45 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,197

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Do 7/2

12:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,232

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Mi 7/1

12:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,232

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 6/19

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fr 6/26

7:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops39h 10m

$1,301

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Deals found on 5/10

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

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

Booking 74 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.

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 $875). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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 Mai 10, 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
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
999 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,100, Etihad 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.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Japan (average of $875). Flying from South Africa to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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 Mai 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$724Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$726Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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