How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 26h 07m 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 31h 57m.

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

Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers 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 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.

R9 280 Cheap Flights from Japan to South Africa in 2026/27

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20:30 - 20:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R13 937Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 034Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 3:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 083Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 3:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 099Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 262Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 3:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 360Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 474Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

20:30 - 20:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 506Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

20:30 - 3:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 539Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 20:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 620Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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Ethiopian Air flights from Japan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

30h 40m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m

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NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

R13 937

Ethiopian Air

Nov 1

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

24h 00m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m

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NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

R14 034

Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

38h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m

2 stops

NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

R14 083

Cathay Pacific flights from Japan to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 10

NRT18:10Tokyo Narita

20h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

NRT13:10Tokyo Narita

R16 232

Cathay Pacific

Oct 25

NRT21:35Tokyo Narita

40h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 1

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 20m

1 stop

NRT20:20Tokyo Narita

R17 046

Cathay Pacific

Nov 8

NRT14:25Tokyo Narita

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 15

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

NRT13:10Tokyo Narita

R17 063

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20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

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23:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

R13 937

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

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20:30-13:30

2 stops24h 00m

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23:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

R14 034

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

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20:30-3:55

2 stops38h 25m

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23:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

R14 083

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

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20:30-3:55

2 stops38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

R14 099

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Tokyo Narita

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20:30-13:30

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Mon 16/11

23:00-19:20

1 stop37h 20m

R14 262

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/11

20:30-3:55

1 stop38h 25m

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Wed 18/11

14:30-19:20

1 stop21h 50m

R14 360

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/11

20:30-13:30

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

R14 474

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

R14 506

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/11

20:30-3:55

2 stops38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

23:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

R14 539

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

14:30-19:20

2 stops21h 50m

R14 620

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Japan is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 520, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Japan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 174.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Japan to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R9 280
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Japan in the past 72 hours is R9 280. The best return flight deal from Japan to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 937.

The fastest flight from Japan to South Africa takes 19h 30m

There are no direct flights from Japan to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Japan to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 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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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Japan with this policy.

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