R7 123 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 829
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR15 456
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR19 469
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR28 139
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR12 829
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR15 456
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR19 469
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR28 139

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 - Thu, Jul 2
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:45
JNB
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HND
36h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 18:35
HND
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JNB
32h 30m
1 stop
R12 829Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jul 2
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:45
JNB
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HND
36h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 18:35
HND
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JNB
32h 30m
1 stop
R13 022Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:55
JNB
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HND
19h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 18:35
HND
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JNB
32h 30m
1 stop
R13 215Singapore Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 18:55
JNB
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NRT
21h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:55 - 13:05
NRT
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
R13 264Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:55
JNB
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NRT
27h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:55 - 13:05
NRT
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
R13 457Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 14 - Fri, Jun 26
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 23:55
JNB
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HND
26h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:50 - 15:20
HND
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JNB
23h 30m
1 stop
R14 118Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
Japan Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:55
CPT
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HND
27h 40m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
22:50 - 17:30
HND
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CPT
25h 40m
1 stop
R15 391Japan Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
Japan Airlines Logo
13:15 - 19:10
CPT
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NRT
22h 55m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
17:25 - 17:30
NRT
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CPT
31h 05m
1 stop
R15 423Japan Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:45
JNB
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KIX
18h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
19:05 - 7:25
KIX
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JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
R17 647Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 5:50
CPT
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KIX
34h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:55 - 10:30
KIX
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CPT
23h 35m
1 stop
R18 550Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Japan

Get data-powered insights and trends for 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 165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 093 and R22 901 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 16% 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 flightR7 123
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo Narita Airport

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 1697 reviews
8,7Crew
7,7Food
8,4Boarding
7,8Entertainment
8,2Comfort
Airline reviews

The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

10,0 ExcellentMichael, Jan 2026
HIJ - HND
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The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

Good pilot and crew. No food or beverage on this flight Entertainment is via own device thru plane's wifi.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

Excellent service, excellent food and beverage options, plenty of leg room

Checking in as an international flyer is a bit tedious

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

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

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

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

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

I wear hearing aids in both ears the infotainment system is hard to hear.

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Few vegetarian food options. Incorporating one per meal service would be best and captures a wider audience than just vegetarians (individuals with religious meat restrictions can also eat vegetarian).

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The crew, pilots and flight attendants were all amazing. What could be better is reinforcing that seats cannot be reclined at departure and landing. I had a person seated in front of me who had her seat all the way inclined, including during take-off - after the crew asked her to seat upright. Cathay Pacific should reinforce this safety request and perhaps penalize those who don't follow it. I felt very unsafe with this person limiting my space and perhaps putting my life in danger in the "unlikely" case of an emergency.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

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.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

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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Cabin class types available on flights to Japan

Cabin classes available on flights to Japan. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.