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$281 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Tokyo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$545
Overall average: $827
China Eastern
Sun 3/8Thu 3/12
MEL - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$936
Typical prices: $741-$945
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/14Tue 5/19
MEL - NRT • Non-stop
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JAL's Sky Wider Economy offers a 2-4-2 layout.
Qantas Premium Economy has 22-inch wide seats.
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Cheapest • from $669 (round-trip)
Japan Airlines
Best reviews • 8.3 score
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo (MEL-NRT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
China Eastern Logo
10:30 pm - 3:55 pmMEL-NRT
19h 25m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 2:05 pmNRT-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
$545China Eastern
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 26
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
35h 50m1 stop
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9:30 am - 8:35 amNRT-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$565Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 26
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
35h 50m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:35 amNRT-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$567Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 26
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
35h 50m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:35 amNRT-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$569Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 23
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
16h 15m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:10 amNRT-MEL
16h 40m1 stop
$572Philippine Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 3:10 pmMEL-NRT
19h 30m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 12:05 amNRT-MEL
26h 40m1 stop
$574Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
35h 50m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 4:10 amNRT-MEL
36h 10m1 stop
$586Philippine Airlines
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Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 25
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
36h 10m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:20 amNRT-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
$589Philippine Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 3:50 pmMEL-NRT
40h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 12:05 amNRT-MEL
29h 10m1 stop
$593Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 22
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 8:10 pmMEL-NRT
16h 15m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 4:10 amNRT-MEL
36h 10m1 stop
$596Philippine Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tokyo on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is October, where tickets cost $617 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,058 and $869 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Qantas Business Class offers lie-flat seats and upgraded meals by chef Neil Perry.


Qantas Premium Economy features 22-inch wide seats with 38-inch pitch for extra comfort.

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JAL Business Class offers Sky Suite privacy and Japanese menu options.


JAL's Sky Wider Economy has a 2-4-2 configuration for more space on long-haul flights.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$281
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Tokyo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport was $281 for a one-way ticket and $545 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Tokyo?

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Tokyo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo, Japan Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are Japan Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $989 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,055 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and NRT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,148 or less one-way and $1,097 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Tokyo Narita.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Tokyo Narita

Monday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Friday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Tokyo Narita to Melbourne

Monday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Friday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1624 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
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Good the crew was nice very kind and very helpful

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025MNL - NRT
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Good the crew was nice very kind and very helpful

The original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

Crews are rude and short. Example: after my drink and was ready to prep my bed to rest. I tried to give my empty glasses to the steward while she was playing her card game on her iPad. The steward told me to take the glass back to my table instead of taking the glass out of my hand. Compare Japanese steward it’s like heaven and hell.

I felt that the customer service improved compared to a several years ago.

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

We asked for Hindu vegetarian meal in advance and the quality of the food was horrendous. Never flying JAL again!

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

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