Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo (JNB - TYO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$763	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Mon, Jun 15 — Tue, Jun 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is currently $763
Cheapest one-way flight	$438	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is currently $438
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,139	Qatar Airways 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Tokyo is currently $1,139
Cheapest business class flights	$3,584	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is currently $3,584

Fastest flight	18 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Tokyo takes 18 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $770–1,300
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,400

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Tokyo

Cathay Pacific

from $1,602

Typical price: $1,150–1,750

65 weekly connecting flights

JNB - HND, NRT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Emirates

from $1,239

Typical price: $1,200–2,250

42 weekly connecting flights

JNB - HND, NRT Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $1,182

33 weekly connecting flights

JNB - HND, NRT Every day
United

from $7,876

Typical price: $7,600–8,300

26 weekly connecting flights

JNB - HND, NRT Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,159

Typical price: $940–1,850

20 weekly connecting flights

JNB - NRT Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $2,145

Typical price: $1,800–2,750

17 weekly connecting flights

JNB - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $770 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $438.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,602, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,239, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,182, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
The cheapest United flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $7,876, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,159, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $2,145, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo starts at $763 from Mon, Jun 15 to Tue, Jun 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $438 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

18 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 65 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo are:

Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Singapore Airlines offers 33 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
United offers 26 connecting flights per week. United flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Ethiopian offers 20 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $438.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,602, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,239, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,182, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
The cheapest United flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $7,876, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $1,159, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo is $2,145, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Tokyo.

There are 65 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Tokyo at price $1,139 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Tokyo.

There are 65 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Tokyo start at $3,584 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Tokyo start at $763 from Mon, Jun 15 to Tue, Jun 30.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Tokyo starts at $1,139 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Tokyo at price $1,139 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.