Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 33m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Tokyo?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Tokyo

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 40m.

Which airlines fly to Tokyo?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Japan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Tokyo. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Tokyo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Tokyo?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 82% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R15 550.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo is 5 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tokyo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tokyo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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18:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:30 - 11:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 927Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

12:35 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:55 - 17:25NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 993Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

20:00 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

34h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:30 - 11:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 026Emirates

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

12:35 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

26h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Osaka Kansai Intl

0:25 - 17:25HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 059Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 23

13:50 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 14:10NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 339Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24

10:40 - 6:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

36h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:30 - 9:25HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 422Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

10:40 - 6:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

36h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:30 - 9:25HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 521Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

13:50 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 537Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 3

12:35 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:55 - 19:55NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 719Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 24

9:55 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

25h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

16:55 - 10:30NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 735Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18

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Feb 8

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

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Feb 22

HND8:30Tokyo Haneda

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Feb 10

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

28h 00m

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Feb 24

HND8:30Tokyo Haneda

31h 55m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

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Oct 25

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

22h 20m

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NRT17:55Tokyo Narita

Nov 10

NRT21:55Tokyo Narita

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R16 877

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

NRT17:55Tokyo Narita

Nov 10

NRT21:55Tokyo Narita

26h 30m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R16 993

Qatar Airways

Jan 14

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

26h 45m

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Jan 26

HND0:25Tokyo Haneda

24h 00m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

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R17 059

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13:50-19:20

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Tokyo Narita

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R17 339

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R17 422

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CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Fri 20/11

13:50-19:20

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Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/12

20:30-13:30

2 stops24h 00m

R17 537

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 24/2

21:55-19:55

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R17 719

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CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

9:55-17:55

2 stops25h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 18/2

16:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R17 735

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Tokyo?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 690 to R20 029.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 877.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 492. The month of January is another great option to travel to Tokyo, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R16 168.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tokyo from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tokyo for around R17 884 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tokyo from Cape Town for as low as R14 419 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Tokyo flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Tokyo flight.

How have Cape Town to Tokyo flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Tokyo flights are approximately 36% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R8 101
Fastest flight time	20h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Tokyo from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R8 101. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Tokyo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 927.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Tokyo takes 20h 40m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Tokyo. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Tokyo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Tokyo

How far is Cape Town Intl to Tokyo by plane?
There are 14726,2 km between Cape Town Intl and Tokyo. 20h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo is 5 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Tokyo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tokyo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tokyo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Tokyo?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cape Town to Tokyo is Qatar Airways (35% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Emirates (21%), Japan Airlines (18%), and Singapore Airlines (14%).

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Japan Airlines	PriceFrom R11 178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,3 1 938 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 721 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R14 987	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 625 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 450	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 679 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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