R6 922 Find Cheap Flights to Japan

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR12 472
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR13 182
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR18 171
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR17 775
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR12 472
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR13 182
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR18 171
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR17 775

Book Cheap Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Japan

Fri, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 23
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:45
JNB
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NRT
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:00 - 8:20
NRT
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JNB
21h 20m
1 stop
R12 472Etihad Airways
Fri, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 23
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9:50 - 12:45
JNB
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NRT
19h 55m
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Etihad Airways Logo
18:00 - 8:20
NRT
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JNB
21h 20m
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R12 505Etihad Airways
Tue, May 19 - Sun, May 24
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 20:00
JNB
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NRT
24h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 10:30
NRT
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JNB
24h 35m
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R13 083Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 20:00
JNB
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NRT
24h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 10:30
NRT
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
R13 100Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 21:55
CPT
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HND
28h 15m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 9:25
HND
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CPT
23h 20m
2 stops
R15 479Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:30
CPT
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NRT
23h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:55 - 9:25
NRT
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CPT
29h 30m
2 stops
R15 479Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Japan Airlines Logo
19:30 - 9:15
CPT
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KIX
54h 45m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 17:30
KIX
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CPT
51h 30m
2 stops
R15 693Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Japan Airlines Logo
13:15 - 19:10
CPT
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NRT
22h 55m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
17:25 - 10:15
NRT
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CPT
23h 50m
1 stop
R15 760Japan Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 17:15
CPT
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KIX
39h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 16:40
KIX
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CPT
23h 55m
1 stop
R16 519Emirates
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 17:15
CPT
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KIX
21h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 16:40
KIX
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CPT
23h 55m
1 stop
R16 899Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Japan

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Japan is February, when tickets cost R16 519 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 721 and R24 317 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Japan, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 922
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Japan flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1788 reviews
8,4Boarding
7,7Food
8,2Comfort
8,7Crew
7,8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very courteous and professional flight attendants. At least from Delhi to Tokyo leg where a good number of passengers are of Indian origin should have some items of Indian cuisine on the menu other than that great experience.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DEL - NRT
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Very courteous and professional flight attendants. At least from Delhi to Tokyo leg where a good number of passengers are of Indian origin should have some items of Indian cuisine on the menu other than that great experience.

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

I enjoyed flying on Japan Airline. However, my flight from Osaka to Tokyo did not give us enough time to make my connecting flight. We missed our next flight due to the following: We were seated on row 24 which causes us to get off of plane late, having to go to the restroom, having to exit the airport and take a shuttle-bus from terminal one to terminal three, having to go through security and immigration. We were disappointed that we had to catch another flight

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Crew hospitality was as expected of a Japanese carrier, however the foods were lacking. The dinner options provided all contained pork and the breakfast was lacking in both quality and volume. I was starving throughout the trip.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Never book through Kayak. They can offload booking to third parties that are completely horrible.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Everything and everyone were excellent except for the charge for using WiFi; there was no escape from this fee except to not use it.

Very bad. Flight got delayed and missed my transfer flight twice. Had to stay overnight in Hong Kong and the next flight booked was also delayed.i had the worst experience flying from Singapore to San Francisco. Lots of delays and rerouting.

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

I didn’t use entertainment But everything else was of excellent quality

The vegan oriental option was disappointing. The regular vegan option was okay but we've had better.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

I didn't see any flight attendants offer coffee or green tea. There was regular drink service but after a short meal was served didn't notice that happening.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

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