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 23h 07m.

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

As of June 2026, there are 2 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.

R10 208 Cheap Flights from Japan to South Africa in 2026

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17:25 - 19:20

KIX

JNB

32h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 21:35

JNB

KIX

18h 10m

1 stop

R12 473Singapore Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

19:00 - 19:20

NRT

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

20:25 - 17:30

JNB

NRT

38h 05m

1 stop

R14 475Singapore Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11

20:40 - 13:25

NRT

JNB

23h 45m

2 stops

8:20 - 19:40

JNB

NRT

28h 20m

2 stops

R15 541Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jul 5 - Thu, Jul 9

20:40 - 13:25

NRT

JNB

23h 45m

2 stops

8:20 - 19:40

JNB

NRT

28h 20m

2 stops

R15 820Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

15:00 - 17:25

KIX

CPT

33h 25m

2 stops

12:35 - 16:25

CPT

KIX

20h 50m

1 stop

R17 084Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

21:05 - 10:30

KIX

CPT

44h 25m

2 stops

12:35 - 16:25

CPT

KIX

20h 50m

1 stop

R17 100Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

16:00 - 7:40

HND

JNB

46h 40m

2 stops

10:10 - 21:30

JNB

HND

28h 20m

2 stops

R18 660Air China

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13

9:25 - 7:25

KIX

JNB

29h 00m

1 stop

11:20 - 15:15

JNB

KIX

20h 55m

1 stop

R18 971Cathay Pacific

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30

9:05 - 7:55

KIX

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

11:10 - 14:50

JNB

KIX

20h 40m

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R19 004Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

16:00 - 7:40

HND

JNB

46h 40m

2 stops

10:10 - 21:30

JNB

HND

28h 20m

2 stops

R19 513Air China

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13

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Cathay Pacific flights from Japan to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Jul 5

NRT22:00Tokyo Narita

40h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 9

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m

1 stop

NRT14:30Tokyo Narita

R18 495

Cathay Pacific

Sept 12

NRT9:25Tokyo Narita

29h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m

1 stop

NRT6:50Tokyo Narita

R18 512

Cathay Pacific

Sept 12

NRT9:25Tokyo Narita

29h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m

1 stop

NRT6:50Tokyo Narita

R18 545

Qatar Airways flights from Japan to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Nov 25

KIX15:00Osaka Kansai Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 29

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX16:25Osaka Kansai Intl

R17 084

Qatar Airways

Nov 25

KIX21:05Osaka Kansai Intl

44h 25m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 29

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX16:25Osaka Kansai Intl

R17 100

Qatar Airways

Nov 25

KIX15:00Osaka Kansai Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 29

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX16:25Osaka Kansai Intl

R17 117

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KIX - JNB

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Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 24/8

17:25-19:20

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-21:35

1 stop18h 10m

R12 473

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/9

19:00-19:20

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:25-17:30

1 stop38h 05m

R14 475

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Sun 5/7

20:40-13:25

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R15 541

TokyoJohannesburg

NRT - JNB

NRTJNB

Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/9

20:40-13:25

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

8:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

R15 820

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 25/11

15:00-17:25

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

12:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

R17 084

OsakaCape Town

KIX - CPT

KIXCPT

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 25/11

21:05-10:30

2 stops44h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

12:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

R17 100

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 6/7

16:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

10:10-21:30

2 stops28h 20m

R18 660

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OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 27/11

9:25-7:25

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

R18 971

OsakaJohannesburg

KIX - JNB

KIXJNB

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 24/8

9:05-7:55

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

11:10-14:50

2 stops20h 40m

R19 004

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 6/7

16:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

10:10-21:30

2 stops28h 20m

R19 513

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R6 007, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Japan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 847.

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You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Japan to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	19h 30m
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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Japan to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 2 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 R14 096	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 549 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 689	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 007 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights

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