How long does it take to fly to Tokyo?

On average, it takes 19h 30m to fly from South Africa to Tokyo if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Tokyo Narita Airport (the most popular airport in Tokyo). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Tokyo Narita Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 20m.

Which airlines fly to Tokyo?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Tokyo. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Tokyo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Tokyo

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Tokyo were last updated today.

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As of November 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Tokyo.

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

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 South Africa to Tokyo.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Tokyo 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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20:20 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:25 - 15:35HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 777Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 22

13:45 - 17:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:55 - 15:35NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 793Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

13:45 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

39h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 309Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

13:45 - 17:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:50 - 15:35NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m2 stops Incheon Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R15 326Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:20 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 249Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

22:15 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 16:40NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 809Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

13:40 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

40h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:30 - 11:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 809Emirates

Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 23

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:20 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 842Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 26

13:50 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 402Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

13:50 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 13:30NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 435Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

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20:20 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:25 - 15:35HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 436Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

20:20 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:25 - 15:35HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 211Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

20:20 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 - 8:25NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 919Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

13:45 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:35 - 8:25HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 414Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

20:00 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

34h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 18:00NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 106Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

20:00 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

34h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 18:00NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 386Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

13:50 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 14:10NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 683Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

13:50 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl

20:30 - 14:10NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 781Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

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

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:10 - 7:25HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R19 199Cathay Pacific

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

11:00 - 21:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:30 - 7:25HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 stops Sapporo Chitose Hong Kong Intl

R24 274Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

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Nov 30

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 10m

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R13 777

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Jan 16

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24h 40m

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JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 793

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Feb 8

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

37h 50m

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Feb 22

NRT10:00Tokyo Narita

30h 25m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R18 078

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Feb 8

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

36h 40m

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HND6:20Tokyo Haneda

Feb 22

HND16:40Tokyo Haneda

23h 45m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R18 869

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Feb 19

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

28h 00m

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HND8:30Tokyo Haneda

31h 55m

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Tokyo Narita

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17:20-8:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 842

Cape TownTokyo

CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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13:50-19:25

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Tokyo Narita

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R17 402

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Tokyo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R14 897. The month of January is another great option to travel to Tokyo, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R15 375.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tokyo from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tokyo for around R15 499 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tokyo from South Africa for as low as R13 266 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 987
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
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The best one-way flight to Tokyo from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 987. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Tokyo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 777.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Tokyo takes 19h 30m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Tokyo?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Tokyo were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Tokyo?
As of November 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Tokyo.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Tokyo?
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 South Africa to Tokyo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?
The required travel and health documents for your Tokyo 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Japan Airlines	PriceFrom R8 948	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,3 1 965 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R9 268	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 631 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 556 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 688 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R16 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 538 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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