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August 5 - August 18

Cheapest

Earliest

MEL - Tokyo

$743

$519

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August 19 - August 26

MEL - Tokyo

$804

$532

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September 1 - September 8

MEL - Tokyo

$830

$538

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September 7 - September 14

Best

MEL - Tokyo

$886

$543

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September 8 - September 21

Best

MEL - Tokyo

$874

$552

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November 1 - November 16

MEL - Tokyo

$706

$556

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August 23 - August 31

MEL - Tokyo

$735

$557

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August 5 - August 24

Earliest

MEL - Tokyo

$717

$558

Round trip

November 15 - November 16

MEL - Tokyo

$705

$570

Round trip

August 5 - August 16

Earliest

MEL - Tokyo

$748

$574

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo typically range from $916 to $1510, with a median price of $1161. Right now, fares are above the typical level, indicating a potentially higher cost for current bookings. For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo, it is worth noting that new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo? The data indicates that May and April are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $721. Following these, August also offers comparatively lower prices, with a median fare of $940. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Tokyo takes approximately 36h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for layovers. The vast majority of flights on this route are not direct, with only 2.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Melbourne and Tokyo is approximately 8159 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should expect a substantial amount of travel time. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey duration, especially when considering connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

Regular price: $601 - $905

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is between $601 and $905. The current lowest deal is $519 with Scoot, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 18.

now $519

Low $601

High $905

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo is April, with a median price of $721. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1634. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $721

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,634

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Tokyo

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Royal Brunei Airlines

$696

$577

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Royal Brunei Airlines

$708

$578

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Royal Brunei Airlines

$708

$577

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Royal Brunei Airlines

$696

$597

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Scoot

$708

$577

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Scoot

$743

$519

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 24

$1,493 → $903

40%

16 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 22

$1,224 → $761

38%

21 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 25

$1,218 → $767

37%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

$1,200 → $761

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Tokyo are above the typical level, with a median price of $1161.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo are April and May, with median prices of $721.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 36h 40m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is 36 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.5% of recent deals from Melbourne to Tokyo are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that has historically offered direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo appear frequently, averaging more than one per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$519

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) serves as an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$624

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$514

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$527

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative arrival airport, specifically designed as a low-cost option for the Kanto region.

📍 ~60 km from destination city (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$706

Shizuoka (FSZ)

Shizuoka is a good alternative for travelers located in western Tokyo or Kanagawa, offering a mix of flights.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by Shinkansen and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$734

Sendai (SDJ)

Cheapest

Sendai is a major regional hub with many domestic connections, directly connected to Tokyo via Shinkansen.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$596

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Chubu Centrair International is a major international gateway with extensive flight options and reliable infrastructure.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$677

Fukushima (FKS)

Fukushima is relatively close geographically and accessible via the Tohoku Shinkansen corridor, but has limited flights.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$805

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Jul 21

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$1,388

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92% AI deal score

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$12,345

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$2,391

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$17,564

$12,270

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91% AI deal score

$17,159

$12,339

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$17,100

$12,339

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91% AI deal score

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$12,345

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$16,736

$12,345

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$2,019

$1,384

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91% AI deal score

$2,018

$1,386

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$1,941

$1,386

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Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$16,441

$12,345

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90% AI deal score

$17,044

$12,345

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Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$16,449

$12,345

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Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$16,261

$12,345

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Jul 31

Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$2,485

$1,936

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Jul 30

Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$2,371

$2,045

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Sep 15

Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$2,396

$2,056

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89% AI deal score

$3,707

$2,817

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$17,239

$13,504

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$17,738

$14,514

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$18,118

$14,514

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$17,802

$14,514

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89% AI deal score

$17,821

$14,517

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$19,089

$14,621

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$18,239

$14,632

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$2,086

$1,690

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Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$2,086

$1,693

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Aug 22

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$17,721

$14,621

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Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$17,666

$14,632

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Oct 11

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$2,069

$1,699

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Sep 05

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$17,941

$14,517

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Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$18,221

$14,632

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Jul 31

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$15,254

$12,345

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$17,387

$14,514

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$18,053

$15,642

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$18,067

$15,642

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83% AI deal score

$18,067

$15,642

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$18,941

$15,642

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$18,053

$15,642

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$19,004

$15,642

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$1,965

$1,711

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Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

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$2,045

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Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$3,217

$2,770

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82% AI deal score

$3,206

$2,770

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82% AI deal score

$3,213

$2,770

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82% AI deal score

$3,224

$2,817

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Aug 01

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$6,167

$5,071

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$18,758

$15,642

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$2,770

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$2,790

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$3,171

$2,790

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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 $968. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $1060. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1343, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $1161.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $916. The median price for this route has been $1161. Prices above $1510 are typically in the higher range. This threshold is based on historical pricing data over a 90-day period.

Historically, May and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo, with a median flight price of $721 for both. August also offers a relatively lower median price of $940. The annual median price for this route is $1161, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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