Which airlines fly to Japan?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Japan?

Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Japan

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

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Japan are updated daily.

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Japan as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Japan?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg to Japan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:50 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:20 - 8:20NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 450Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

9:45 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

20h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:00 - 8:20NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 450Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

20:55 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

33h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:25 - 9:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 818Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23

14:05 - 0:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 - 4:00HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 074Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

13:40 - 6:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

33h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:30 - 6:10HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

R16 114Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

11:10 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

20h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

18:30 - 7:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R16 658Cathay Pacific

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

11:00 - 20:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

26h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:45 - 7:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R16 658Cathay Pacific

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

13:40 - 6:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

33h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:40 - 6:10HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

R16 754Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Tue, Mar 16

22:20 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

31h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 16:35NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 818Emirates

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 25

13:25 - 17:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:10 - 5:35KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 826Emirates

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 31

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9:45 - 13:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

20h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:00 - 8:20NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 138Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

9:45 - 13:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

20h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:00 - 8:20NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 746Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

20:55 - 0:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 - 9:10HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 546Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

20:55 - 0:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 - 4:00HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 738Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1

11:10 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

19h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:00 - 7:45NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R17 138Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

10:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:05 - 5:30HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 002Emirates

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

11:10 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

47h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

22:00 - 7:45NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R18 179Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

10:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:05 - 5:30HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 595Emirates

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

5:55 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

30h 40m2 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl

17:25 - 21:35NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

R18 915Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

9:45 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

27h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl

18:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R21 299Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

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Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Japan

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Qatar Airways

Sept 7

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:55Tokyo Narita

Sept 23

NRT22:25Tokyo Narita

41h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 818

Qatar Airways

Sept 2

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

HND0:05Tokyo Haneda

Sept 8

HND1:35Tokyo Haneda

33h 25m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 074

Qatar Airways

Sept 1

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 15m

1 stop

NRT19:10Tokyo Narita

Sept 15

NRT17:25Tokyo Narita

22h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 090

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Japan

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Etihad Airways

Sept 2

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:45Tokyo Narita

Sept 9

NRT18:00Tokyo Narita

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 450

Etihad Airways

Feb 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT11:40Tokyo Narita

Feb 16

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 466

Etihad Airways

Sept 3

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:45Tokyo Narita

Sept 11

NRT18:00Tokyo Narita

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 498

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9:50-11:40

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17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 450

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

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9:45-12:45

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Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/9

18:00-8:20

1 stop21h 20m

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:55-12:55

1 stop33h 00m

Tokyo Narita

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22:25-9:10

1 stop41h 45m

R14 818

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:05-0:05

1 stop27h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/9

1:35-4:00

1 stop33h 25m

R15 074

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

13:40-6:20

1 stop33h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/2

8:30-6:10

1 stop28h 40m

R16 114

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JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

11:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 10/10

18:30-7:55

1 stop20h 25m

R16 658

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

11:00-20:20

1 stop26h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 13/11

16:45-7:25

1 stop21h 40m

R16 658

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

13:40-6:20

1 stop33h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 16/3

16:40-6:10

1 stop20h 30m

R16 754

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

22:20-13:10

1 stop31h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 25/11

22:20-16:35

1 stop25h 15m

R16 818

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

13:25-17:05

1 stop20h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 31/12

23:10-5:35

1 stop37h 25m

R17 826

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

If you are unable to visit Japan during the month of May, then departing from Johannesburg during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 858.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Japan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around R14 731 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Japan from Johannesburg for as low as R12 930 on momondo.

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Best price found	R8 049
Fastest flight time	18h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Japan from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R8 049. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Japan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 450.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Japan takes 18h 50m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Japan?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Japan are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Japan?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Japan as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Japan?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg to Japan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Japan

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom R8 689	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,3 1 908 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 631	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 735 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 986	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 507 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 119	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 508	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R13 807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R16 467	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 455 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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