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

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Japan to South Africa

How long is the flight from Japan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 21h 25m 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 25h 02m.

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.

R11 088 Cheap Flights from Japan to South Africa in 2026

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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

R13 888Ethiopian Air

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Jan 9

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R13 969Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 002Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 018Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 099Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 293Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 325Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 342Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

20:40 - 20:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 358Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 30

20:40 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

28h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

R14 698Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

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Ethiopian Air flights from Japan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 12

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 9

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

2 stops

NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

R13 888

Ethiopian Air

Sept 4

NRT20:40Tokyo Narita

23h 50m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

2 stops

NRT19:40Tokyo Narita

R13 969

Ethiopian Air

Aug 31

NRT20:40Tokyo Narita

23h 50m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 15

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

2 stops

NRT19:40Tokyo Narita

R14 002

Etihad Airways flights from Japan to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Japan to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Sept 4

NRT18:00Tokyo Narita

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:45Tokyo Narita

R16 074

Etihad Airways

Sept 2

NRT18:00Tokyo Narita

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 16

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:45Tokyo Narita

R16 753

Etihad Airways

Sept 4

NRT18:00Tokyo Narita

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 16

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:45Tokyo Narita

R16 802

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Sat 12/12

20:30-13:30

2 stops24h 00m

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Sat 9/1

8:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

R13 888

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NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

Fri 4/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:30-19:40

2 stops22h 10m

R13 969

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tokyo Narita

Mon 31/8

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R14 002

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

14:30-19:40

2 stops22h 10m

R14 018

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 31/8

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R14 099

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R14 293

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Fri 11/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

22:50-19:40

2 stops37h 50m

R14 325

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

22:50-19:40

2 stops37h 50m

R14 342

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sat 12/9

20:40-20:10

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

22:50-19:40

2 stops37h 50m

R14 358

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT Tokyo Narita - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Mon 7/9

20:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R14 698

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 086, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until October to fly from Japan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 592.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Japan to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R11 088
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Japan in the past 72 hours is R11 088. The best return flight deal from Japan to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 888.

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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Can I find flights from Japan to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Japan with this policy.

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