R6 845 Find Cheap Flights to Tokyo

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Cheapest return fare
R13 690
Typical prices: R13 517-R15 885
Ethiopian Air
Sat 22/11Fri 28/11
JNB - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 845
Typical prices: R7 657-R10 302
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/2
JNB - NRT • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Tokyo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 19:20JNB-NRT
28h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:30 - 13:05NRT-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R13 690Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 15
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9:50 - 11:40JNB-NRT
18h 50m1 stop
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17:20 - 8:20NRT-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
R13 725Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
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19:55 - 7:30JNB-NRT
28h 35m1 stop
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18:30 - 18:35NRT-JNB
31h 05m1 stop
R14 157Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, May 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:55JNB-HND
19h 05m1 stop
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17:05 - 18:35HND-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
R14 260Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 15
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9:25 - 1:00JNB-HND
32h 35m1 stop
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23:30 - 15:35HND-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
R18 271Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 14
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10:25 - 22:30JNB-HND
29h 05m1 stop
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0:05 - 16:35HND-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R18 565Emirates
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Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 28
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 1:00JNB-HND
28h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:30 - 16:10HND-JNB
23h 40m1 stop
R18 582Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 22:30JNB-HND
20h 40m1 stop
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0:05 - 16:35HND-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R20 310Emirates
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
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11:00 - 21:15JNB-HND
27h 15m1 stop
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10:10 - 7:25HND-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
R20 639Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 21:15JNB-HND
26h 55m1 stop
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10:10 - 7:25HND-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
R20 725Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Tokyo

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Tokyo, 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 to Tokyo is February, where tickets cost R16 992 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R21 745 and R21 693 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R13 984.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Tokyo, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Tokyo?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo is Tokyo Narita Airport, with an average flight price of R2 421.

Good to know – Book Cheap Tokyo Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 845
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Tokyo based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Tokyo flights

  • Which Tokyo airport is closest to central Tokyo?

    Out of the 2 airports in Tokyo, Tokyo Haneda is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 56 km to reach the center of Tokyo if you land in Tokyo Narita Airport

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Tokyo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Tokyo is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R16 516. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R17 838 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Tokyo?

    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 to Tokyo.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo 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 to Tokyo?

    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 to Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Tokyo is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R15 570 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Tokyo is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R20 084.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tokyo

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

Prefer to fly direct to Tokyo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Tokyo.
Find which airlines fly direct to Tokyo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Tokyo

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +95 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +96 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aero K, Aero Mongolia, +97 more

ANA, Aero K, +98 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +96 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +97 more

Thursday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +96 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +97 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +100 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +101 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +95 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +96 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +98 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +99 more

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Direct returns

Tokyo to South Africa

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +95 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +96 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aero K, Aero Mongolia, +97 more

ANA, Aero K, +98 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +96 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +97 more

Thursday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +96 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +97 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +100 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +101 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +95 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +96 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aero K, +98 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +99 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Tokyo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Tokyo? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3403 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

10,0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025FRA - DXB
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

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.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

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

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

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

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

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

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

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.

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

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

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

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

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

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

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

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