How long does it take to fly to Tokyo?

On average, it takes 18h 50m 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 20h 40m.

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

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Tokyo

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.

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 September 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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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 297Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 2

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 330Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 1

12:35 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:25 - 17:25HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 498Qatar Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 22

12:35 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:25 - 10:30HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 514Qatar Airways

Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 13

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 628Singapore 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 644Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

9:50 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl

6:35 - 8:20HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 650Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

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

R16 878Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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

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

8:15 - 8:20NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 910Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

11:10 - 13:55JNB 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

R16 943Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

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11:10 - 13:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:05 - 7:45HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R17 186Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

19:30 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

41h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:25 - 10:15NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 582Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

13:15 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:30 - 18:05NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 026Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

20:55 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-NRT Tokyo Narita

39h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:25 - 4:00NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 091Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

10:05 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

6:35 - 10:15HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R20 221Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

11:10 - 13:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:50 - 10:55HND Tokyo Haneda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R21 438Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

13:15 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:25 - 17:30NRT Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 012Japan Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

13:15 - 0:05CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 17:30HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m2 stops Osaka Kansai Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R23 158Japan Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

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

20h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:00 - 7:55NRT Tokyo Narita-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R24 537Cathay Pacific

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

13:15 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

0:05 - 18:05HND Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R32 035Emirates

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

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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

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CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

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NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

Mar 28

NRT20:40Tokyo Narita

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

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Feb 7

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

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NRT19:20Tokyo Narita

Feb 11

NRT20:30Tokyo Narita

24h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R17 949

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Oct 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT11:40Tokyo Narita

Nov 3

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 476

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Oct 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

NRT11:40Tokyo Narita

Nov 8

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 492

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Nov 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

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Nov 27

NRT17:20Tokyo Narita

22h 00m

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R14 508

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Wed 11/11

9:50-11:40

1 stop18h 50m

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R14 297

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R14 330

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R15 498

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1 stop41h 05m

R15 514

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CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 628

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CPT Cape Town Intl - NRT Tokyo Narita

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Mon 8/2

10:40-7:30

2 stops37h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 644

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

9:50-22:45

2 stops29h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 6/11

6:35-8:20

2 stops32h 45m

R16 650

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

11:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 2/11

10:10-7:25

1 stop28h 15m

R16 878

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NRT Tokyo Narita

JNBNRT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

9:50-19:05

2 stops26h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/11

8:15-8:20

2 stops31h 05m

R16 910

JohannesburgTokyo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HND Tokyo Haneda

JNBHND

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

11:10-13:55

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 26/10

10:10-7:25

1 stop28h 15m

R16 943

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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 346. The month of May is another great option to travel to Tokyo, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R14 719.

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 229 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 697 on momondo.

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Best price found	R8 179
Fastest flight time	18h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Tokyo from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 179. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Tokyo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 297.

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

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

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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 September 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 812	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,3 1 913 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 118	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 826	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 660 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R16 547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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