R9 082 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 stopR14 673
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR15 652
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR28 242
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR14 673
Osaka
Osaka2 stopsR15 652
Tokushima
Tokushima2 stopsR28 242

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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.
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Recent return flight deals to Japan

Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:55JNB-HND
19h 05m1 stop
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17:05 - 18:35HND-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
R14 673Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
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19:50 - 21:55JNB-HND
19h 05m1 stop
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17:05 - 18:35HND-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
R15 189Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 13:40JNB-NRT
19h 20m1 stop
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17:15 - 7:40NRT-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
R16 062Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 13:55JNB-HND
19h 35m1 stop
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10:05 - 7:40HND-JNB
28h 35m1 stop
R16 080Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 31
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14:30 - 20:05JNB-NRT
22h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:05 - 13:05NRT-JNB
23h 00m2 stops
R17 397Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:05JNB-NRT
28h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:05 - 13:05NRT-JNB
23h 00m2 stops
R17 522Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 5
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13:00 - 7:40CPT-NRT
35h 40m2 stops
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16:55 - 10:30NRT-CPT
24h 35m1 stop
R17 807Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 3
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 7:40CPT-NRT
35h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 10:30NRT-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
R18 021Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 6
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13:40 - 22:30CPT-HND
25h 50m1 stop
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0:05 - 16:45HND-CPT
23h 40m1 stop
R20 585Emirates
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 6
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13:40 - 22:30CPT-HND
25h 50m1 stop
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0:05 - 16:45HND-CPT
23h 40m1 stop
R20 603Emirates
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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 October, when tickets cost R16 115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 386 and R21 261 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 the flight from South Africa to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR9 082
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Japan?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as R16 964. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R18 226 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R901 on average. Morning departures are around 15% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 162.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

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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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

10,0 ExcellentNeville, May 2025LGW - DXB
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

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

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Usually Emirates is my go to Airline on this flight: 1) All the crew seemed very inexperienced 2) Meal service for 7 hour flight was very slow - slowest I have ever experienced. 3) ONE flight attendant in economy serviced everyone on the left aisle in 2 cabins - thats 6 passengers per row (half the row) and over 30 rows of passengers. The others were no where to be seen. Thats pouring drinks and serving trays and offering options of meal and drinks for 180 passengers. by herself. In most flights it's 2 attendants per cart servicing one section. 4) Meal was not served till 3.5 hours later for some passengers at the back. 5) As a result only one meal was served even though the menu explicitly said 2. 6) Everyone was thirsty and starving 7) There were 2 loud crashes at the back galley 8) One passenger was out cold due to the sleeping tablets he had taken. The Flight attendants in their inexperience chose to try wake him up and create a situation where passengers were panicking and the passenger finally woke up and was annoyed. 9) They chose to wake up every sleeping passenger to feed them rather than move past the sleeping passengers. Do they know how hard it is to actually sleep on a plane?

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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