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Cheap flights from South Africa to Japan from R8 539

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Japan departing on 15/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Japan Airlines Logo
13:45 - 1:00JNB-HND
28h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
7:00 - 8:40HND-JNB
32h 40m2 stops
R15 352Japan Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 1:00JNB-HND
21h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:30 - 15:35HND-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
R15 370Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 19:30JNB-NRT
22h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:30 - 20:10NRT-JNB
30h 40m2 stops
R15 405Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:40JNB-HND
18h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:05 - 18:35HND-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R15 509Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 19:30JNB-NRT
28h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:30 - 20:10NRT-JNB
30h 40m2 stops
R15 527Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:40JNB-HND
18h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:05 - 6:10HND-JNB
35h 05m1 stop
R16 241Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 1
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 22:30JNB-HND
20h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
0:05 - 16:35HND-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R17 200Emirates
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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 11
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 22:30JNB-HND
26h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
0:05 - 10:25HND-JNB
41h 20m1 stop
R17 269Emirates
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 15:15JNB-KIX
20h 55m1 stop
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9:25 - 7:40KIX-JNB
29h 15m1 stop
R22 427Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Dec 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 15:15JNB-KIX
20h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 7:40KIX-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
R23 002Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Japan

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Japan flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 1
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
2 stops
NRT19:30Tokyo Narita
Nov 22
NRT20:30Tokyo Narita
30h 40m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 405
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 1
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
2 stops
NRT19:30Tokyo Narita
Nov 22
NRT20:30Tokyo Narita
30h 40m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 527
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 2
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 35m
2 stops
NRT20:05Tokyo Narita
Oct 23
NRT21:05Tokyo Narita
23h 00m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 805
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Emirates flights from South Africa to Japan

Our best Emirates deals on South Africa to Japan flight tickets
Emirates
Feb 5
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 40m
1 stop
HND22:30Tokyo Haneda
Feb 11
HND0:05Tokyo Haneda
23h 30m
1 stop
JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 200
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Emirates
Nov 30
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 05m
1 stop
HND22:30Tokyo Haneda
Dec 6
HND0:05Tokyo Haneda
41h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 269
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Emirates
Nov 22
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
HND22:30Tokyo Haneda
Dec 6
HND0:05Tokyo Haneda
42h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
R18 106
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 24 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Japan that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:45-1:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 12/2

7:00-8:40

2 stops32h 40m

R15 352

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

20:20-1:00

1 stop21h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/12

23:30-15:35

1 stop23h 05m

R15 370

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

14:30-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R15 405

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-18:35

1 stop23h 30m

R15 509

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - NRT

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

8:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

R15 527

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-21:40

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/12

2:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 241

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

18:50-22:30

1 stop20h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/2

0:05-16:35

1 stop23h 30m

R17 200

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB - HND

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:25-22:30

1 stop26h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/12

0:05-10:25

1 stop41h 20m

R17 269

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/12

9:25-7:40

1 stop29h 15m

R22 427

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

11:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 22/9

10:00-7:40

1 stop28h 40m

R23 002

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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

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 June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R14 934.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Japan?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Japan from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was R15 984. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R17 605. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Japan.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Japan?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as R15 696. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R20 248 on average. Flights to Japan from South Africa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 R16 391 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 R15 178 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Japan flight deals and tips

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

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  • 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
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R10 725Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 352 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R11 853Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 233 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R12 862Free CancellationRating
7,2
839 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 172Free CancellationRating
7,6
974 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R13 729Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 611 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom R14 800Free CancellationRating
7,3
95 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom R14 826Free CancellationRating
8,3
1 552 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R16 413Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 316 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Japan?

Finding the right flight to Japan from South Africa is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Japan quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for South Africa to Japan flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Japan?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from South Africa to Japan.

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