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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Tokyo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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1 GBP = 209.95 JPY
1 JPY = 0 GBP
Last checked on Fri 23/10
Distance: 9,160 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Tokyo airports
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)How far from city centre: 32 mi

Book your Cape Town to Tokyo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Tokyo (Japan) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £573, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Tokyo takes roughly 20 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Tokyo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • Arrival airport: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

The weather in Tokyo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Tokyo, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 1ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Tokyo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Tokyo:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Tokyo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Tokyo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?
When you fly from Cape Town to Tokyo the average price is £931. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Tokyo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo is 573 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Tokyo are December, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Tokyo?
The best time of the year to go to Tokyo when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Tokyo from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, July and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Tokyo.
How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Tokyo?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Tokyo is of around 28 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,159.51 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Tokyo compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Tokyo can experience temperatures up to 26º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 7º ºC in Tokyo, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

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