Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.3% of all flights on this route. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The direct flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo is typically around 10 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 8159 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 19 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the time saved by choosing a non-stop option.

Are non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo have a median price of $1233, while connecting flights average $1160. This represents a premium of approximately 6% for direct travel. Direct flights constitute about 2.5% of the available options, suggesting they are less common but offer a quicker journey.

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Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo, fares typically range from $923–$1484, with a median of $1148. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo? The most affordable months to fly are May and April, both with a median fare of $721. Following these, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $940.

Most itineraries from Melbourne to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Tokyo takes about 10h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8159 km.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

Regular price: A$730 - A$1,126

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is between AUD 730 and AUD 1126. The current lowest deal is AUD 823 with Scoot, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 18.

now A$823

Low A$730

High A$1,126

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo is August, with a median price of $930. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1611. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$930

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,611

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,428

A$1,007

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,419

A$1,014

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,253

A$1,025

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,240

A$910

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (HND)

Vietnam Airlines

A$1,340

A$1,017

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (HND)

Vietnam Airlines

A$1,327

A$1,043

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

A$1,601 → A$1,005

37%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

A$1,679 → A$1,120

33%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

A$1,585 → A$1,030

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

A$1,697 → A$1,163

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Tokyo are below the typical level at $823.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or April for best prices

Historically, May and April offer the lowest median prices at $721 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo typically take 10 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.3% of recent fares are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers a deal at $823

Scoot has a recent deal for $823 from Melbourne to Tokyo in November.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$835

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Melbourne to Tokyo.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$966

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$859

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,141

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From MEL

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Nov 10

Tokyo, Japan

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 07

Tokyo, Japan

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$3,464

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China Southern Airlines

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From MEL

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Oct 01

Tokyo, Japan

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$1,948

$1,455

Save $493

China Eastern Airlines

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From MEL

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Nov 17

Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$3,179

$2,587

Save $592

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 16

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$3,220

$2,568

Save $652

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 20

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$3,224

$2,582

Save $642

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 30

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$2,158

$1,782

Save $376

Vietnam Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Jan 14

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$15,926

$12,481

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Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights has been observed at approximately $968. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $1060. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out generally results in higher prices, averaging around $1343.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $923. The median price for this route over the same period has been $1148. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1484 or less.

Historically, May and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo, both showing a median price of $721. August also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $940. The annual median price for this route is $1148, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Most itineraries from Melbourne to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Tokyo takes about 10h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8159 km.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

Regular price: A$730 - A$1,126

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is between AUD 730 and AUD 1126. The current lowest deal is AUD 823 with Scoot, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 18.

now A$823

Low A$730

High A$1,126

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$930

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,611

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,428

A$1,007

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,419

A$1,014

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,253

A$1,025

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,240

A$910

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (HND)

Vietnam Airlines

A$1,340

A$1,017

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (HND)

Vietnam Airlines

A$1,327

A$1,043

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

A$1,601 → A$1,005

37%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

A$1,679 → A$1,120

33%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

A$1,585 → A$1,030

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

A$1,697 → A$1,163

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Tokyo are below the typical level at $823.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or April for best prices

Historically, May and April offer the lowest median prices at $721 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo typically take 10 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.3% of recent fares are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers a deal at $823

Scoot has a recent deal for $823 from Melbourne to Tokyo in November.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$835

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Melbourne to Tokyo.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$966

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$859

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$15,926

$12,481

Save $3,445

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May or April for best prices

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scoot offers a deal at $823

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Nov 09

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Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Tokyo flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Are non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo worth the extra cost?

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Flights to Tokyo from other cities

Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May or April for best prices

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scoot offers a deal at $823

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Oct 13

Nov 13

Sep 14

Nov 09

Nov 10

Nov 07

Oct 01

Nov 17

Nov 16

Nov 20

Oct 30

Jan 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Tokyo flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?