What are the most popular cities to visit in Japan?

Japan is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (80%) visit Tokyo more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Japan include Osaka and Fukuoka.

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Flights to Tokyo

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Singapore Airlines

Jun 19

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

HND

Jul 2

HND

26h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R12 384

Singapore Airlines

Jun 19

JNB

29h 10m

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NRT

Jul 3

NRT

38h 25m

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JNB

R12 384

Singapore Airlines

Jun 19

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

HND

Jul 2

HND

32h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R12 400

Qatar Airways

Feb 9

JNB

21h 10m

1 stop

NRT

Feb 17

NRT

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R12 577

Singapore Airlines

Apr 22

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

HND

May 5

HND

32h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R12 964

Ethiopian Air

May 7

JNB

28h 20m

2 stops

NRT

May 13

NRT

23h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R13 351

Ethiopian Air

May 22

CPT

22h 50m

2 stops

NRT

Jun 4

NRT

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R13 448

Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

JNB

27h 35m

2 stops

NRT

Feb 8

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R13 464

Ethiopian Air

Apr 14

JNB

22h 10m

2 stops

NRT

Apr 22

NRT

23h 25m

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JNB

R13 496

Ethiopian Air

May 13

JNB

22h 10m

2 stops

NRT

May 29

NRT

23h 25m

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JNB

R13 529

Ethiopian Air

Feb 28

JNB

27h 35m

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NRT

Mar 15

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R13 674

Ethiopian Air

May 10

JNB

28h 20m

2 stops

NRT

May 31

NRT

23h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R13 690

Flights to Osaka

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Singapore Airlines

Jun 23

JNB

18h 45m

1 stop

KIX

Jul 7

KIX

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R13 932

Multiple Airlines

Mar 1

CPT

24h 05m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 7

KIX

26h 10m

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R14 673

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

CPT

24h 05m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 12

KIX

25h 20m

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R14 851

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

CPT

31h 55m

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KIX

Mar 12

KIX

25h 20m

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R14 883

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 12

KIX

40h 25m

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R15 721

Japan Airlines

Jun 23

JNB

28h 40m

2 stops

ITM

Jul 7

ITM

39h 30m

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JNB

R15 721

Multiple Airlines

Mar 1

CPT

24h 05m

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KIX

Mar 7

KIX

27h 45m

3 stops

CPT

R15 802

Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

CPT

31h 55m

3 stops

KIX

Feb 9

KIX

35h 05m

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CPT

R16 028

Etihad Airways

Mar 6

JNB

40h 00m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 18

KIX

21h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R16 108

Qatar Airways

Feb 5

CPT

20h 50m

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KIX

Feb 10

KIX

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R16 221

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 12

KIX

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R16 302

Ethiopian Air

Mar 11

CPT

23h 20m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

35h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R16 318

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19:50 - 15:45

JNB

HND

36h 55m

1 stop

22:55 - 18:35

HND

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

R12 384Singapore Airlines

週五, 6月 19 - 週五, 7月 3

19:50 - 8:00

JNB

NRT

29h 10m

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11:10 - 18:35

NRT

JNB

38h 25m

1 stop

R12 384Singapore Airlines

週五, 6月 19 - 週五, 7月 3

19:50 - 21:55

JNB

HND

19h 05m

1 stop

17:05 - 18:35

HND

JNB

32h 30m

1 stop

R12 400Singapore Airlines

週五, 6月 19 - 週四, 7月 2

13:45 - 17:55

JNB

NRT

21h 10m

1 stop

21:55 - 16:00

NRT

JNB

25h 05m

1 stop

R12 577Qatar Airways

週一, 2月 9 - 週二, 2月 17

8:20 - 19:40

JNB

NRT

28h 20m

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20:40 - 13:05

NRT

JNB

23h 25m

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R13 351Ethiopian Air

週四, 5月 7 - 週三, 5月 13

13:50 - 19:40

CPT

NRT

22h 50m

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20:40 - 13:00

NRT

CPT

23h 20m

2 stops

R13 448Ethiopian Air

週五, 5月 22 - 週四, 6月 4

13:45 - 17:55

JNB

NRT

21h 10m

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16:55 - 15:35

NRT

JNB

29h 40m

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R13 932Qatar Airways

週四, 2月 5 - 週日, 2月 8

19:30 - 23:55

CPT

HND

21h 25m

1 stop

22:50 - 17:30

HND

CPT

25h 40m

1 stop

R15 383Japan Airlines

週三, 6月 24 - 週三, 7月 8

18:55 - 11:55

CPT

NRT

34h 00m

1 stop

21:55 - 17:30

NRT

CPT

26h 35m

1 stop

R15 431Japan Airlines

週日, 3月 8 - 週日, 3月 15

9:50 - 8:50

JNB

KIX

40h 00m

2 stops

17:50 - 8:20

KIX

JNB

21h 30m

1 stop

R16 108Etihad Airways

週五, 3月 6 - 週三, 3月 18

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 19/6

19:50-15:45

1 stop36h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

週五 3/7

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

R12 384

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 19/6

19:50-8:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

週五 3/7

11:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

R12 384

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 19/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

週四 2/7

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R12 400

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週一 9/2

13:45-17:55

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

週二 17/2

21:55-16:00

1 stop25h 05m

R12 577

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 7/5

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

Tokyo Narita

週三 13/5

20:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

R13 351

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

週五 22/5

13:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

Tokyo Narita

週四 4/6

20:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

R13 448

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 5/2

13:45-17:55

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

週日 8/2

16:55-15:35

1 stop29h 40m

R13 932

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

週三 24/6

19:30-23:55

1 stop21h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

週三 8/7

22:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

R15 383

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

週日 8/3

18:55-11:55

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Narita

週日 15/3

21:55-17:30

1 stop26h 35m

R15 431

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 6/3

9:50-8:50

2 stops40h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

週三 18/3

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R16 108

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Which airlines fly to Japan?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from South Africa according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Japan. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Japan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Japan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 272
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 384
Fastest flight time	18h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 272 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Narita).

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The best round-trip flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 384 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Haneda).

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The fastest flight to Japan from South Africa takes 18h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Narita).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Japan

What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Japan are:
R2 452 per person with HK Express
R4 481 per person with Thai AirAsia X
R10 018 per person with Etihad Airways

Which airlines fly to Japan?

You can find flights to Japan from 8 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways or Cathay Pacific as these are the most popular among our users. Singapore Airlines is the most favoured with 33% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Japan to fly to?

Fukuoka is the most popular airport in Japan to fly to, with 31% of all users travelling to Japan opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Fukuoka, which is the city in Japan that is closest to Fukuoka, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Japan?

Prices for flights to Japan are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Japan?

There are 9 operators available for flights to Japan as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Japan?

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 to Japan.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Japan trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Japan?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Japan. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Japan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Japan which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Japan?

Once all potential Japan flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.