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 (76%) 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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Qatar Airways

Dec 6

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

NRT

Dec 13

NRT

41h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R14 848

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JNB

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT

Dec 2

NRT

27h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R15 022

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JNB

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT

Dec 2

NRT

27h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R15 074

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Japan Airlines

Nov 11

JNB

21h 40m

1 stop

HND

Dec 2

HND

40h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R15 108

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Japan Airlines

Nov 11

JNB

21h 40m

1 stop

HND

Dec 2

HND

40h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R15 161

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 31

JNB

21h 10m

1 stop

NRT

Nov 7

NRT

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R15 299

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 1

JNB

28h 10m

2 stops

NRT

Nov 22

NRT

23h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R15 421

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 26

JNB

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT

Dec 5

NRT

41h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R15 438

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Qatar Airways

Dec 1

JNB

28h 15m

1 stop

HND

Dec 8

HND

23h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R15 577

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Japan Airlines

Nov 21

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

NRT

Nov 28

NRT

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R15 699

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Japan Airlines

Nov 26

JNB

28h 15m

1 stop

HND

Dec 2

HND

40h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R15 716

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

CPT

22h 40m

2 stops

NRT

Nov 28

NRT

25h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R15 716

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Flights to Osaka

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China Eastern

Nov 1

JNB

25h 10m

2 stops

KIX

Nov 11

KIX

30h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R15 282

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 28

JNB

27h 20m

3 stops

KIX

Nov 4

KIX

25h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R15 404

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 11

CPT

21h 50m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

23h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R17 818

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 28

JNB

18h 35m

1 stop

KIX

Nov 4

KIX

32h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R17 870

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Etihad Airways

Nov 1

JNB

18h 20m

1 stop

KIX

Nov 11

KIX

27h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R18 669

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Etihad Airways

Sept 19

JNB

43h 25m

2 stops

KIX

Sept 28

KIX

21h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R18 860

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 6

JNB

27h 35m

3 stops

KIX

Nov 19

KIX

30h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R18 912

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

JNB

27h 20m

3 stops

KIX

Nov 11

KIX

44h 40m

3 stops

JNB

R19 242

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 28

JNB

27h 20m

3 stops

KIX

Nov 4

KIX

44h 40m

3 stops

JNB

R19 259

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

34h 15m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

31h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R19 450

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

34h 15m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R20 162

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

34h 15m

2 stops

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R20 179

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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Japan

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Japan

13:45 - 11:55JNB-NRT

39h 10m1 stop

21:55 - 8:40NRT-JNB

41h 45m1 stop

R14 848Qatar Airways

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13

9:50 - 11:40JNB-NRT

18h 50m1 stop

11:35 - 8:20NRT-JNB

27h 45m2 stops

R15 022

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 2

8:20 - 19:30JNB-NRT

28h 10m2 stops

20:30 - 13:05NRT-JNB

23h 35m2 stops

R15 421Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22

13:50 - 19:30CPT-NRT

22h 40m2 stops

20:30 - 14:35NRT-CPT

25h 05m2 stops

R15 716Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 28

10:40 - 7:30CPT-NRT

37h 50m2 stops

10:00 - 9:25NRT-CPT

30h 25m2 stops

R16 064Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11

19:50 - 21:40JNB-HND

18h 50m1 stop

2:05 - 18:35HND-JNB

23h 30m1 stop

R16 081Singapore Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 1

10:25 - 22:30JNB-HND

29h 05m1 stop

0:05 - 5:35HND-JNB

36h 30m1 stop

R17 436Emirates

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7

10:25 - 17:20JNB-NRT

23h 55m1 stop

22:20 - 20:35NRT-JNB

29h 15m1 stop

R17 765Emirates

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22

11:05 - 21:15JNB-HND

27h 10m1 stop

10:10 - 7:40HND-JNB

28h 30m1 stop

R19 902Cathay Pacific

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Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2

11:05 - 13:45JNB-HND

19h 40m1 stop

16:00 - 7:40HND-JNB

22h 40m1 stop

R20 162Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

13:45-11:55

1 stop39h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 13/12

21:55-8:40

1 stop41h 45m

R14 848

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/12

11:35-8:20

2 stops27h 45m

R15 022

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R15 421

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

13:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 28/11

20:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

R15 716

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R16 064

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R16 081

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:25-22:30

1 stop29h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 7/12

0:05-5:35

1 stop36h 30m

R17 436

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

10:25-17:20

1 stop23h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/11

22:20-20:35

1 stop29h 15m

R17 765

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

11:05-21:15

1 stop27h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 2/11

10:10-7:40

1 stop28h 30m

R19 902

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

11:05-13:45

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 27/11

16:00-7:40

1 stop22h 40m

R20 162

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Japan flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Japan?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Japan

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Summary info about Japan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R8 370
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 848
Fastest flight time	21h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 370 (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 R14 848 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Narita).

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The fastest flight to Japan from South Africa takes 21h 10m (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 641 per person with HK Express
R11 501 per person with Singapore Airlines
R11 812 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 Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favoured with 35% 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 30% 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.

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 Saturday 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?

There are 10 operators available for flights to Japan as of September 2025.

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.