Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights$351
AirAsia X1 stop26 hrThu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $351
Cheapest one-way flight$189
AirAsia X1 stop24 hrWed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $189
Cheapest nonstop flights$978
QantasNonstop11 hrThu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $978
Last-minute weekend getaway$858
Philippine Airlines1 stop21 hrSat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $858
Cheapest business class flights$2,106
China Southern1 stop18 hrThu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $2,106
Fastest flight9 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Tokyo takes 9 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $670 and $1,150.

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Tokyo

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $978
    Typical price: $1,050–1,950
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - NRTEvery day
    167 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - HND, NRTEvery day
  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from $926
    Typical price: $1,400–3,200
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - NRTEvery day
  • Jetstar
    from $651
    Typical price: $870–1,850
    88 weekly connecting flights
    AVV, MEL - NRTEvery day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $955
    Typical price: $760–1,850
    63 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Singapore Airlines
    from $1,037
    Typical price: $1,400–2,400
    38 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Scoot
    from $461
    Typical price: $660–1,400
    33 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - HND, NRTEvery day

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    MelbourneAustralia48 min31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    AlburyAustralia3 hr 27 min163 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    TokyoJapan32 min11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    TokyoJapan1 hr 12 min42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    SendaiJapan4 hr 15 min183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    NagoyaJapan4 hr 19 min170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $530 to $630.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $351. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $189.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $978, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $926, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $651, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $955, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $1,037, flying from May 3 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $461, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo starts at $351 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $189 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 7 nonstop flights and 167 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Tokyo are:
  • JAL offers 7 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Jetstar offers 88 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Cathay Pacific offers 63 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Singapore Airlines offers 38 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Scoot offers 33 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $351. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $189.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $978, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $926, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $651, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $955, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $1,037, flying from May 3 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $461, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 19.
JAL and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JAL direct flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Tokyo at price $858 is offered by Philippine Airlines from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
JAL and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JAL direct flights from Melbourne 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 direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tokyo start at $978 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Qantas.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Tokyo start at $2,106 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tokyo start at $351 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18.
To book business class trips from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Tokyo starts at $858 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Philippine Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Tokyo at price $858 is offered by Philippine Airlines from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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