Are there direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 7.2% of the options. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2.

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

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Tokyo has a median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 21 hours and 30 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 7818 kilometers.

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 $1166, whereas direct flights had a median price of $1825. This represents a premium of 57% for choosing a direct route. Direct flights also constitute a smaller portion of available options, at 7.3%.

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SYD - Tokyo
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A$1,250
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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 7.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo, you'll find that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $981. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $1040, followed by February at $1061.

A typical journey from Sydney to Tokyo takes about 9h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7818 kilometers.

Fares for flights from Sydney to Tokyo typically range from $990–$1511, with a median of $1189. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

Regular price: A$1,012 - A$1,671

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD 1012 to AUD 1671. The current lowest deal is AUD 861 with Xiamen Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now A$861

Low A$1,012

High A$1,671

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Tokyo is May, with a median price of $1010. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1494. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,010

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Tokyo

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

A$1,487

A$1,095

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$877

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$877

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$878

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$905

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,214

A$991

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

A$1,434 → A$878

39%

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

A$1,452 → A$1,004

31%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

A$1,423 → A$991

30%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

A$1,444 → A$1,035

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Tokyo are near the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $981, followed by November and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights typically take 9h 50m, while connecting flights average 24h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.2% of recent flights from Sydney to Tokyo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the Sydney to Tokyo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Tokyo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$813

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,157

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Sydney to Tokyo, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$814

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$1,157

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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From SYD

Elite

Apr 05

Tokyo, Japan

93% AI deal score

$18,642

$11,848

Save $6,794

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Jan 19

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$18,558

$12,564

Save $5,994

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 15

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$17,390

$12,467

Save $4,923

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 29

Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$18,027

$15,011

Save $3,016

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 18

Tokyo, Japan

89% AI deal score

$18,898

$16,029

Save $2,869

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 11

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$18,645

$16,035

Save $2,610

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 04

Tokyo, Japan

88% AI deal score

$18,991

$16,264

Save $2,727

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 10

Tokyo, Japan

85% AI deal score

$14,883

$12,596

Save $2,287

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 26

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$19,254

$16,027

Save $3,227

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 23

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$18,877

$16,027

Save $2,850

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Jan 04

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$18,318

$16,178

Save $2,140

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 18

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$18,147

$16,029

Save $2,118

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Tokyo is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1275. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $1667. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1405.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo is considered to be $990 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1189. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed fares being $1511 or less.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Tokyo, with a median price of $981. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1040. The annual median price for this route is $1189, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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 7.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Tokyo takes about 9h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7818 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

Regular price: A$1,012 - A$1,671

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD 1012 to AUD 1671. The current lowest deal is AUD 861 with Xiamen Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now A$861

Low A$1,012

High A$1,671

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,010

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Tokyo

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

A$1,487

A$1,095

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$877

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$877

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$878

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,172

A$905

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Tokyo

Sydney (SYD) - Tokyo (HND)

Antinea Airlines

A$1,214

A$991

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

A$1,434 → A$878

39%

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

A$1,452 → A$1,004

31%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

A$1,423 → A$991

30%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

A$1,444 → A$1,035

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Tokyo are near the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $981, followed by November and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights typically take 9h 50m, while connecting flights average 24h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.2% of recent flights from Sydney to Tokyo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the Sydney to Tokyo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Tokyo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$813

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,157

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Sydney to Tokyo, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$814

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

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

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$18,147

$16,029

Save $2,118

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Sydney 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

Apr 05

Jan 19

Mar 15

Nov 29

Mar 18

Dec 11

Mar 04

Nov 10

Mar 26

Dec 23

Jan 04

Mar 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Tokyo?

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Tokyo from other cities

Sydney to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Tokyo

Sydney - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Sydney 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

Apr 05

Jan 19

Mar 15

Nov 29

Mar 18

Dec 11

Mar 04

Nov 10

Mar 26

Dec 23

Jan 04

Mar 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Tokyo?