Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo from £418

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Wed, Mar 4
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£418
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Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£418
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Thu, Mar 5
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£418
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Sat, Mar 7
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£433
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Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£434
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Sun, Mar 8
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Thu, Mar 5 – Mon, Mar 9
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Johannesburg JNBTokyo NRT
£700
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Sat, Mar 7 – Fri, Mar 13
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£707
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Wed, Mar 4 – Mon, Mar 9
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Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
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How much do flights to Tokyo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£418

Cheapest round-trip

£700

Average round-trip

£896

Most popular airline

Singapore Airlines

Getting from Tokyo airports to the city center

Fastest options: Narita Express (NRT), Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line (HND). Best value: Airport Limousine Bus and local trains.

Tokyo is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Narita International Airport (NRT) lies 60 km east of central Tokyo, while Haneda Airport (HND) is just 14 km south of the city center. Transport options include express trains, monorail, local trains, limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Narita International Airport (NRT)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

53-60 min

¥3,070-¥3,250 (reserved seat fare (~$20–22 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central Tokyo

36-41 min

¥2,520 (reserved seat fare (~$17 USD))

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Ueno area

85-120 min

¥3,200 (to major hotels (~$21 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

60-120 min

¥20,000-¥30,000 (fixed fare available (~$133–200 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

From Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

13-18 min

¥500 (standard fare (~$3 USD))

every 4–10 min (traffic dependent)

quick JR Yamanote connection

11-20 min

¥300-¥410 (standard fare (~$2–3 USD))

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget option to central Tokyo

30-60 min

¥1,000-¥1,300 (to major stations (~$7–9 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

20-45 min

¥5,000-¥10,000 (metered; varies by traffic (~$33–67 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) are accepted on trains, monorail, and buses for convenient payment.
  • Taxis are metered; fixed fares from Narita to central Tokyo are available. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • Late night surcharges apply to taxis between 22:00 and 05:00.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tokyo

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Narita International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Great Buddha, Japan - Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan - Toshogu Shrine - Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tokyo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February10°C3°C
March13°C6°C
April18°C11°C
May22°C16°C
June25°C19°C
July29°C24°C
August31°C25°C
September27°C22°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C11°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
282
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
99%
1°C-2°C
15 Feb
14°C8°C
Monday
9 Feb
6°C-2°C
16 Feb
65%
11°C10°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
10°C1°C
17 Feb
11°C6°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
10°C6°C
18 Feb
82%
15°C8°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
9°C5°C
19 Feb
89%
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Feb
11°C5°C
20 Feb
87%
9°C7°C
Saturday
14 Feb
12°C7°C
21 Feb
13°C3°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Tokyo. Book your trip to arrive at Narita International, or Haneda. The most popular airlines for this route are Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and VietJet Air. Johannesburg and Tokyo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Great Buddha, Japan, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan, Toshogu Shrine, and Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Bangkok, Manila, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka, Manchester, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, San Francisco, Vancouver, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Hanoi, Shanghai.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Tokyo?
The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Fukushima.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Tokyo with Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Tokyo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Tokyo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Tokyo?
There are a number of airports in and around Tokyo. The main one is Narita International and other nearby airports include Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Fukushima.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tokyo depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tokyo arrive?
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