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 (78%) 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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Ethiopian Air

Mar 4

JNB

21h 25m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 20

NRT

39h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 260

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 13

JNB

36h 55m

1 stop

HND

May 1

HND

32h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R14 277

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

JNB

21h 25m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 21

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R14 311

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 4

JNB

21h 25m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 22

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R14 363

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 6

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

HND

Apr 15

HND

38h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R14 414

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 1

JNB

27h 35m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 21

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R14 552

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 13

JNB

29h 10m

1 stop

NRT

May 1

NRT

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R14 621

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 13

JNB

29h 10m

1 stop

NRT

May 1

NRT

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R14 672

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

JNB

21h 25m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 19

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R14 913

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 1

JNB

27h 35m

2 stops

NRT

Mar 19

NRT

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R15 154

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 13

JNB

29h 10m

1 stop

NRT

May 1

NRT

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R15 257

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 17

CPT

28h 00m

2 stops

HND

Feb 24

HND

23h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R15 309

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Flights to Osaka

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 12

JNB

23h 25m

2 stops

KIX

Dec 19

KIX

24h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R18 113

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

20h 55m

1 stop

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R18 439

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

23h 30m

1 stop

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

20h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R18 508

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

20h 35m

2 stops

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R18 715

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R18 766

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

20h 35m

2 stops

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R18 783

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R18 835

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

20h 35m

2 stops

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

22h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R18 990

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

JNB

20h 35m

2 stops

KIX

Nov 26

KIX

22h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R19 076

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 12

JNB

23h 25m

2 stops

KIX

Dec 27

KIX

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R19 213

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

31h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R19 334

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX

Mar 25

KIX

31h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R19 403

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14:30 - 18:55JNB-NRT

21h 25m2 stops

19:55 - 3:55NRT-JNB

39h 00m2 stops

R14 260Ethiopian Air

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mié., mar. 4 - vie., mar. 20

19:50 - 15:45JNB-HND

36h 55m1 stop

17:05 - 18:35HND-JNB

32h 30m1 stop

R14 277Singapore Airlines

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lun., abr. 13 - vie., may. 1

12:35 - 1:00CPT-HND

29h 25m1 stop

23:30 - 17:25HND-CPT

24h 55m1 stop

R15 412Qatar Airways

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jue., ene. 15 - jue., ene. 22

12:35 - 17:55CPT-NRT

22h 20m1 stop

21:55 - 17:25NRT-CPT

26h 30m1 stop

R15 429Qatar Airways

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jue., ene. 15 - jue., ene. 22

19:00 - 1:00CPT-HND

23h 00m1 stop

22:50 - 10:50HND-CPT

43h 00m1 stop

R16 737Japan Airlines

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lun., mar. 9 - lun., abr. 20

12:35 - 1:00CPT-HND

29h 25m1 stop

23:30 - 17:25HND-CPT

24h 55m1 stop

R16 788Japan Airlines

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jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29

18:30 - 22:30CPT-HND

21h 00m1 stop

0:05 - 11:40HND-CPT

42h 35m1 stop

R17 115Emirates

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jue., ene. 15 - mié., ene. 21

13:25 - 22:30JNB-HND

26h 05m1 stop

0:05 - 20:35HND-JNB

27h 30m1 stop

R17 373Emirates

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mar., dic. 2 - lun., dic. 8

11:20 - 15:15JNB-KIX

20h 55m1 stop

19:05 - 7:25KIX-JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R18 439Cathay Pacific

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sáb., nov. 22 - mié., nov. 26

11:20 - 17:50JNB-KIX

23h 30m1 stop

18:05 - 7:25KIX-JNB

20h 20m1 stop

R18 508Cathay Pacific

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sáb., nov. 22 - mié., nov. 26

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/3

14:30-18:55

2 stops21h 25m

Tokyo Narita

vie. 20/3

19:55-3:55

2 stops39h 00m

R14 260

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/4

19:50-15:45

1 stop36h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

vie. 1/5

17:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R14 277

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

jue. 15/1

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

jue. 22/1

23:30-17:25

1 stop24h 55m

R15 412

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - NRT

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

jue. 15/1

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

Tokyo Narita

jue. 22/1

21:55-17:25

1 stop26h 30m

R15 429

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/3

19:00-1:00

1 stop23h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

lun. 20/4

22:50-10:50

1 stop43h 00m

R16 737

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

jue. 22/1

12:35-1:00

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

jue. 29/1

23:30-17:25

1 stop24h 55m

R16 788

Cape TownTokyo

CPT - HND

CPTHND

Cape Town Intl

jue. 15/1

18:30-22:30

1 stop21h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

mié. 21/1

0:05-11:40

1 stop42h 35m

R17 115

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/12

13:25-22:30

1 stop26h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

lun. 8/12

0:05-20:35

1 stop27h 30m

R17 373

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 22/11

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 26/11

19:05-7:25

1 stop19h 20m

R18 439

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 22/11

11:20-17:50

1 stop23h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 26/11

18:05-7:25

1 stop20h 20m

R18 508

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Japan flights insights and trends

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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 34% 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 777
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 260
Fastest flight time	18h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Japan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 777 (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 260 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tokyo Narita).

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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 616 per person with HK Express
R11 381 per person with Singapore Airlines
R11 688 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 34% 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 9 operators available for flights to Japan as of October 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.