Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Japan according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 22h 40m to fly from Japan to South Africa if you fly out of Tokyo (the most popular airport in Japan) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Osaka and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 28h 52m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Japan to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Japan to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Japan to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Japan to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Japan to South Africa?

As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Japan to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Japan to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Japan to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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18:40 - 18:35NRT-JNB

30h 55m1 stop

13:40 - 7:30JNB-NRT

34h 50m1 stop

R11 337Singapore Airlines

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ศ., ก.พ. 13 - อ., ก.พ. 17

22:55 - 18:35HND-JNB

26h 40m1 stop

19:50 - 21:40JNB-HND

18h 50m1 stop

R12 269Singapore Airlines

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ศ., ก.พ. 13 - อ., ก.พ. 17

21:15 - 7:40NRT-JNB

41h 25m2 stops

11:20 - 8:00JNB-NRT

37h 40m2 stops

R17 613

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ส., ก.ย. 13 - พฤ., ก.ย. 18

12:10 - 16:10NRT-JNB

35h 00m3 stops

9:50 - 7:55JNB-NRT

39h 05m3 stops

R19 019

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พ., ต.ค. 1 - พ., ต.ค. 8

16:00 - 7:40HND-JNB

46h 40m2 stops

10:10 - 21:30JNB-HND

28h 20m2 stops

R20 407Air China

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พ., ต.ค. 1 - พ., ต.ค. 8

21:05 - 14:35NRT-CPT

24h 30m1 stop

14:35 - 20:05CPT-NRT

22h 30m1 stop

R22 745Ethiopian Air

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พ., ต.ค. 1 - พ., ต.ค. 8

20:30 - 14:35NRT-CPT

25h 05m2 stops

13:50 - 19:30CPT-NRT

22h 40m2 stops

R23 606Ethiopian Air

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จ., ธ.ค. 22 - อ., ม.ค. 13

22:30 - 11:35NRT-CPT

44h 05m1 stop

13:05 - 17:35CPT-NRT

21h 30m1 stop

R24 204Emirates

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อ., ก.ย. 30 - อ., ต.ค. 7

0:05 - 16:50HND-CPT

23h 45m1 stop

13:05 - 22:25CPT-HND

26h 20m1 stop

R26 893Emirates

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จ., ก.ย. 29 - อ., ต.ค. 7

21:00 - 7:40HND-JNB

41h 40m2 stops

10:10 - 21:30JNB-HND

28h 20m2 stops

R60 484Air China

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ส., พ.ย. 15 - จ., พ.ย. 24

Cathay Pacific flights from Japan to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Japan to South Africa flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sept 30

NRT21:40Tokyo Narita

41h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 45m

1 stop

NRT16:05Tokyo Narita

R19 441

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Cathay Pacific

Sept 30

NRT21:40Tokyo Narita

41h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

2 stops

NRT17:15Tokyo Narita

R19 739

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Cathay Pacific

Sept 30

HND16:20Tokyo Haneda

22h 20m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

HND21:35Tokyo Haneda

R20 161

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Etihad Airways flights from Japan to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Dec 9

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 19

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT11:40Tokyo Narita

R26 718

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Etihad Airways

Nov 17

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT11:40Tokyo Narita

R75 460

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TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

ศ. 13/2

18:40-18:35

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อ. 17/2

13:40-7:30

1 stop34h 50m

R11 337

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

ศ. 13/2

22:55-18:35

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อ. 17/2

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

R12 269

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

ส. 13/9

21:15-7:40

2 stops41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 18/9

11:20-8:00

2 stops37h 40m

R17 613

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

พ. 1/10

12:10-16:10

3 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พ. 8/10

9:50-7:55

3 stops39h 05m

R19 019

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

พ. 1/10

16:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พ. 8/10

10:10-21:30

2 stops28h 20m

R20 407

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

พ. 1/10

21:05-14:35

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

พ. 8/10

14:35-20:05

1 stop22h 30m

R22 745

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

จ. 22/12

20:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

อ. 13/1

13:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

R23 606

TokyoCape Town

NRT - CPT

NRTCPT

Tokyo Narita

อ. 30/9

22:30-11:35

1 stop44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

อ. 7/10

13:05-17:35

1 stop21h 30m

R24 204

TokyoCape Town

HND - CPT

HNDCPT

Tokyo Haneda

จ. 29/9

0:05-16:50

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

อ. 7/10

13:05-22:25

1 stop26h 20m

R26 893

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

ส. 15/11

21:00-7:40

2 stops41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

จ. 24/11

10:10-21:30

2 stops28h 20m

R60 484

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Can stopping save me money on Japan to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Japan to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R8 789
Fastest flight time	20h 30m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Japan in the past 72 hours is R8 789. The best return flight deal from Japan to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 337.

The fastest flight from Japan to South Africa takes 20h 30m

There are no direct flights from Japan to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Tokyo Narita Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Osaka Kansai Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Japan to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Japan to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Japan to South Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Japan to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Japan to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Japan to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Japan to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 343	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 388	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 835 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom R18 202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R28 823	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 315 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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