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Cheapest return flight
R16 834
Typical prices: R15 527-R18 854
Emirates
Thu 1/11Fri 16/11
CPT - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 319
Typical prices: R9 007-R11 631
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/3
CPT - NRT • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Tokyo. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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CPT - NRT
Cheapest • 1% average savings
CPT - HND
Most popular
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 9% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Cheapest • Avg R15 983 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 23h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Tokyo (CPT-TYO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Tokyo

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22
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10:40 - 7:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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10:00 - 9:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 851Singapore Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
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13:40 - 13:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
40h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:30 - 18:00NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 884Emirates
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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18:30 - 13:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:30 - 18:00NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 917Emirates
1 day ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 7:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
37h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
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10:00 - 9:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 982Singapore Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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12:35 - 11:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
40h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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21:55 - 10:30NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 064Qatar Airways
2 days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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12:35 - 17:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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16:55 - 17:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 130Qatar Airways
1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 19:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl
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20:30 - 14:10NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 278Ethiopian Air
2 days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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13:50 - 19:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Incheon Intl
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:30 - 14:10NRT  Tokyo Narita-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 591Ethiopian Air
1 day ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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12:35 - 22:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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0:25 - 19:55HND  Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 051Multiple Airlines
12 hours ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 6
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9:00 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
30h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl
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0:05 - 18:00HND  Tokyo Haneda-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
R19 941Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Tokyo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Return flights from Cape Town to Tokyo typically range from R15 527 to R18 854. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 834 on Emirates.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to Tokyo flight route?

There's little price difference between Cape Town to Tokyo routes. They average around R16 768 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 1% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo at R15 289 return.
•October (R18 544) and December (R17 985) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 21% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Tokyo the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Tokyo are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Tokyo flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

R8 319
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Tokyo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Tokyo:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Tokyo takes 00m, covering 23 680 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Tokyo flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Tokyo range from R15 527 to R18 854, with an average of R16 784 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 527 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Tokyo flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the R16 784 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Tokyo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R16 884 to R79 829. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Tokyo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Tokyo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R10 342.

  • What car hire options are available in Tokyo?

    Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around R317:

    • Yesaway
    • Times
    • IX Rental
    • Avis
    • Wheego

    Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around R220:

    • IX Rental
    • Yesaway
    • Relax Rent A Car
    • Times
    • JDM Rent a car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Flights from Cape Town to Tokyo usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Tokyo pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 70% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 0% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Cape Town to Tokyo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R16 538 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R17 048, a difference of R510.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Tokyo?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 20m, compared to 23h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 25h 14m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Tokyo?

    Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Cape Town (Japan Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tokyo?

    Tokyo Dome is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Tokyo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average R16 538, about R510 less than Tuesday fares (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Tokyo trip for February. Fares historically average R15 289 return in that month – typically R3 255 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tokyo Haneda Airport.

    • The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
    • Hotel Mystays Haneda
    • Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu

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