Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are available, though they represent a small portion of the total routes, historically accounting for 1.4% of options. For flights involving connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. The majority of routes on this path include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo is approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8159 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 19 hours. The duration can vary based on the number of stopovers and the specific route taken.

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

Non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo historically come with a premium of 56% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1797, while connecting flights had a median price of $1151. Direct flights represent a small share of options, accounting for 1.4% of routes. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the increased cost when deciding between direct and connecting options.

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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-24
MEL - Tokyo
72% AI deal score
A$842
A$957
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A$837
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Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Fares for cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo typically range from $954–$1451, with a median of $1137. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $865. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $956, and August presents a median of $1009. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Tokyo takes about 10h 20m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 24h 50m.

The route from Melbourne to Tokyo is classified as a long-haul journey, covering a substantial distance of 8159 km. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving overnight flights or extended layovers. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

Regular price: A$906 - A$1,127

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD 906 to AUD 1127. The current lowest deal is AUD 823 with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 13.

now A$823

Low A$906

High A$1,127

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo is July, with a median price of $861. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1584. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from A$861

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,584

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,041

A$890

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$988

A$907

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$985

A$864

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,007

A$883

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$960

A$888

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$985

A$890

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 8

A$1,204 → A$863

28%

5 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 7

A$1,209 → A$874

28%

2 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 12

A$1,121 → A$864

23%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

A$1,146 → A$890

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Melbourne to Tokyo are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $865 for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.4% of recent fares from Melbourne to Tokyo were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink has offered direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo have appeared frequently over the last 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$794

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,061

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~A$850

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,100

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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From MEL

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Nov 02

Tokyo, Japan

93% AI deal score

$19,236

$12,439

Save $6,797

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Mar 18

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,554

$2,713

Save $1,841

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Mar 04

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,457

$2,713

Save $1,744

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Mar 06

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,500

$2,713

Save $1,787

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 15

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,541

$2,713

Save $1,828

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 28

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,539

$2,771

Save $1,768

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Mar 28

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,492

$2,771

Save $1,721

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Mar 23

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,498

$2,773

Save $1,725

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 02

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,453

$2,773

Save $1,680

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 07

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,500

$2,773

Save $1,727

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 23

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,504

$2,773

Save $1,731

Royal Brunei Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 13

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,509

$2,795

Save $1,714

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1255. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices of $1296, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in average prices of $1381. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance averaged $1338, indicating that booking too far out or too close to the travel date may result in higher fares.

A flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $954. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $1137, while prices in the upper quartile reached $1451. Comparing offers to the $954 benchmark can help travelers identify favorable prices.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo, with a median price of $865. May also presented favorable prices, with a median of $956. August followed with a median price of $1009. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $1137 for this route, making them good options for budget-conscious travelers.

Melbourne to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Tokyo

Regular price: A$906 - A$1,127

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD 906 to AUD 1127. The current lowest deal is AUD 823 with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 13.

now A$823

Low A$906

High A$1,127

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

July

Cheapest

Flights from A$861

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,584

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,041

A$890

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$988

A$907

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$985

A$864

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,007

A$883

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$960

A$888

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Tokyo

Melbourne (MEL) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

A$985

A$890

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 8

A$1,204 → A$863

28%

5 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 7

A$1,209 → A$874

28%

2 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 12

A$1,121 → A$864

23%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

A$1,146 → A$890

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Melbourne - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Melbourne to Tokyo are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $865 for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.4% of recent fares from Melbourne to Tokyo were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink has offered direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo have appeared frequently over the last 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$794

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,061

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~A$850

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,509

$2,795

Save $1,714

Sichuan 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 near the typical level.

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

Nov 02

Mar 18

Mar 04

Mar 06

Mar 15

Mar 28

Mar 28

Mar 23

Mar 02

Mar 07

Mar 23

Mar 13

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?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

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 near the typical level.

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

Nov 02

Mar 18

Mar 04

Mar 06

Mar 15

Mar 28

Mar 28

Mar 23

Mar 02

Mar 07

Mar 23

Mar 13

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?