Are there direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights accounted for 8.8% of the routes observed. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Tokyo?

A direct flight from Sydney to Tokyo typically takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 20 hours and 30 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 7818 kilometers, which contributes to the considerable flight duration.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sydney to Tokyo?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Sydney to Tokyo. The median price for connecting flights was $1029, while direct flights had a median price of $1554. This represents a premium of 51% for direct routes. Direct flights made up 11.8% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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SYD - Tokyo
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Sydney to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 8.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will most likely have at least one layover on your journey.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $703. Following February, June offers a median fare of $826, and May presents a median of $850. These months generally provide better value for your trip.

Fares for this route typically range from $946 to $1506, with a median price of $1160. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

A typical journey from Sydney to Tokyo takes approximately 9h 50m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 7818 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. The significant distance and the prevalence of connecting itineraries contribute to the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

Regular price: A$936 - A$1,420

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Tokyo is between AUD 936 and AUD 1420. The current lowest deal is AUD 778 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 5-Oct 27.

now A$778

Low A$936

High A$1,420

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Tokyo is June, with a median price of 896 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 1525 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$896

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,525

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Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Tokyo

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Scoot

A$1,228

A$874

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$1,218

A$913

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Scoot

A$1,116

A$837

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,220

A$893

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$1,150

A$913

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$1,135

A$913

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 23

A$2,123 → A$1,093

48%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

A$2,096 → A$1,089

48%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$2,084 → A$1,083

48%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

A$2,068 → A$1,079

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Tokyo are above the typical level at $1160.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, February, June, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo typically take 9h 50m, connecting flights take 23h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.2% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Tokyo appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a key departure point for flights from Sydney to Tokyo.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$765

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) offers an alternative departure option for flights to Tokyo.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,147

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$765

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,091

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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$2,128

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1031. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw average prices rise to $1318. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure also resulted in higher average prices, around $1079.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo is considered to be $946 or less. The median price for this route was $1160. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1506 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Tokyo include February, with a median price of $703, and June, with a median price of $826. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $850. The annual median price for this route was $1160, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to travel in these months.

Sydney to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

Regular price: A$936 - A$1,420

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Tokyo is between AUD 936 and AUD 1420. The current lowest deal is AUD 778 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 5-Oct 27.

now A$778

Low A$936

High A$1,420

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$896

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,525

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