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

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Japan

Which airlines fly to Japan?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% 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.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Japan refresh daily.

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

As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Japan.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa 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 347Etihad Airways

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

12:35 - 16:25CPT Cape Town Intl-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:55 - 10:30KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 444Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

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 542Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 29

12:35 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:55 - 17:25NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 468Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

10:40 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

10:00 - 9:25NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 841Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

10:40 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

10:00 - 9:25NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 858Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

9:50 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

26h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Incheon Intl

10:55 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 199Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

9:50 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

26h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:15 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 540Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

11:00 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:00 - 7:25HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R16 946Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

11:00 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:00 - 7:25HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R16 946Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

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13:30 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

35h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hanoi Noibai

12:55 - 16:15KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R22 341Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 11

10:05 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:45 - 20:35KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 779Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

9:45 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

30h 20m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl

18:55 - 4:00KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 738Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

10:05 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:45 - 5:30KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 680Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

14:05 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:25 - 9:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R26 256Japan Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

10:40 - 1:00CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

31h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

2:15 - 9:25HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R26 646Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

14:05 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

39h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 - 9:10NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m2 stops Osaka Kansai Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R27 264Japan Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

13:50 - 19:40CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:40 - 14:10NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R32 122Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8

13:50 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

42h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20:40 - 13:00NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R32 609Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1

13:45 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

24h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

15:50 - 19:20KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

R34 250Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Japan

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Qatar Airways

Feb 4

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

KIX16:25Osaka Kansai Intl

Feb 16

KIX17:55Osaka Kansai Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R14 444

Qatar Airways

Feb 4

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

NRT17:55Tokyo Narita

Feb 16

NRT21:55Tokyo Narita

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R15 468

Qatar Airways

Dec 28

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

HND22:55Tokyo Haneda

Jan 13

HND0:25Tokyo Haneda

41h 05m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R15 500

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Japan

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 8

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

Nov 19

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

24h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R17 466

Ethiopian Air

Mar 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

Mar 28

NRT20:40Tokyo Narita

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R17 645

Ethiopian Air

Feb 7

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

Feb 11

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

24h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R17 986

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Sun 21/2

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 27/2

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 347

Cape TownOsaka

CPT Cape Town Intl - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

CPTKIX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

12:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 16/2

17:55-10:30

1 stop23h 35m

R14 444

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 29/11

17:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 542

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

12:35-17:55

1 stop22h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/2

21:55-17:25

1 stop26h 30m

R15 468

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 841

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

CPTNRT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 858

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops26h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/11

10:55-8:25

2 stops28h 30m

R16 199

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-19:05

2 stops26h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/11

8:15-8:25

2 stops31h 10m

R16 540

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

11:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 8/11

16:00-7:25

1 stop22h 25m

R16 946

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

11:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 30/11

16:00-7:25

1 stop22h 25m

R16 946

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Japan

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

If you are unable to visit Japan during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R14 785.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around R17 047 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 South Africa for as low as R13 957 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Japan flight.

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Best price found	R8 043
Fastest flight time	18h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Japan from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 043. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Japan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 347.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Japan takes 18h 50m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Japan

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Japan?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Japan refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Japan?
As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Japan.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Japan?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa 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 South Africa to Japan

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom R8 822	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,3 1 916 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 138	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 069	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 290	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R14 018	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R16 566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 490 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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