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Recent flights found to popular cities in Japan

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Japan flights insights and trends

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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 (77%) visit Tokyo more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Japan include Osaka and Sapporo.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Japan?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into the most popular airport in Japan (Tokyo Narita), then you can expect flight times to average 22h 15m and 22h 10m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Japan?

You can find flights to Japan from 7 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air or Emirates as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favoured with 34% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

Cheapest flights to cities in Japan

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Cheap Japan flight deals and tips

Summary info about Japan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 780

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 370

Fastest flight time

19h 10m

Operated By

6 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 780 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Narita).
The best round-trip flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 370 (Cape Town Intl to Tokyo Narita).
The fastest flight to Japan from South Africa takes 19h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Haneda).
There are 6 airlines operating flights to Japan, including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Egypt Air.

Useful information for your flight to Japan

Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to Japan

What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Japan are:
R1 640 per person with Peach
R4 472 per person with HK Express
R6 031 per person with Thai AirAsia X

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

What is the best day of the week to fly to Japan?

Sunday is the best day of the week to fly to Japan based on flight prices. Wednesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Japan, then try to avoid flying out on a Monday since this is when prices are at their highest.

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?

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Japan right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Japan flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.


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Popular Flights to Japan
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Cheapest flight routes to Japan

These routes have the cheapest flights to Japan found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
Cape TownTokyo22h 10mR13 428
JohannesburgTokyo22h 15mR15 283
JohannesburgOsaka28h 20mR16 775
Cape TownOsaka23h 50mR18 210
Cape TownMatsuyama37h 05mR24 006
Cape TownTakamatsu37h 05mR27 372
Cape TownKochi37h 00mR29 285
JohannesburgTokushima29h 00mR35 234
Cape TownShirahama30h 45mR66 948