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Cheapest round-trip
$633
Typical prices: $972-$563
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 8/2Tue 8/11
MEL - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,006
Typical prices: $1,419-$971
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/10Tue 12/1
MEL - NRT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $487 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo (MEL-TYO)

 
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, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 11
Juneyao Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:05 pm
MEL
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NRT
29h 05m
1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:00 am
NRT
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MEL
15h 40m
1 stop
$633Juneyao Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 30
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 am - 1:45 pm
MEL
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NRT
27h 10m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
2:55 pm - 9:35 am
NRT
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MEL
17h 40m
1 stop
$637XiamenAir
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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NRT
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:35 am
NRT
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MEL
17h 40m
1 stop
$639Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Nov 6
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:30 am
MEL
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NRT
20h 00m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:00 am
NRT
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MEL
15h 15m
1 stop
$642Royal Brunei Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 1:00 am
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HND
25h 30m
1 stop
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11:50 pm - 5:00 am
HND
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MEL
28h 10m
1 stop
$644Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:30 am
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NRT
20h 00m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:00 am
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MEL
15h 15m
1 stop
$645Royal Brunei Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18
Scoot Logo
10:35 pm - 12:55 am
MEL
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HND
28h 20m
1 stop
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2:10 am - 9:20 pm
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MEL
17h 10m
1 stop
$661Scoot
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:35 pm - 12:55 am
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HND
28h 20m
1 stop
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2:10 am - 9:20 pm
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MEL
17h 10m
1 stop
$663Scoot
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
MEL
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HND
32h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:15 pm - 10:00 am
HND
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MEL
35h 45m
1 stop
$671China Eastern
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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HND
32h 30m
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China Eastern Logo
8:15 pm - 10:00 am
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35h 45m
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$675China Eastern
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo departing in August.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo costs $1,257 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). It is also the most popular route.

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

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, 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 is October, where tickets cost $657 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,071 and $871 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$345
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Narita Airport

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

  • Does Melbourne Airport have facilities for those travelling with children?

    There are 11 baby change facilities just in the departures area of Melbourne Airport and another eight in arrivals. There is a kid’s play area opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 to let them burn some energy before boarding your flight, and there’s plenty of convenience stores to pick up something to keep the kids occupied or a snack to tide them over.

  • Can I pick up a Japanese SIM card at the airport?

    Yes, both Haneda and Narita Airports have options to collect and activate a SIM card to get you connected before even leaving the airport. You can either use one of the vending machines that dispense SIM cards or visit one of the many vendors who can set the service up for you to save you time and effort.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo was $345 for a one-way ticket and $633 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Tokyo from Melbourne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    On your way to Tokyo, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing in one of Tokyo’s 2 airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • 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 China Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are Japan Airlines and China Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,036 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. China Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $672 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $718 or less one-way and $1,283 or less round-trip.
  • The SkyBus is one of the most convenient options to get you from Melbourne City to Melbourne Airport (MEL). The service runs roughly every 15min to and from Southern Cross Station, between 04:30 and 00:00, seven days a week. The cost of a ticket for the SkyBus is around A$ 15 one way or A$ 28 return, and the journey usually takes 25min, depending on traffic.
  • If you are looking for assistance or information once you land at Haneda Airport (HND), you will find multiple information desks open 24/7 in each terminal: there are large signs above them for easy identification. In Narita International Airport (NRT), you will find them by looking for the large ‘?’ signs directly above them.
  • Melbourne Airport has its own app to help you navigate the airport, check your flight status, calculate parking or taxi fares and even receive exclusive shopping and dining offers. You can download the app for free to any smartphone or device with an app store.

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.
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Direct departures

Melbourne to Tokyo

Monday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Tokyo to Melbourne

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Tokyo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1840 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
8.4Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.7Food
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There were no vegetarian options on flight from India. Then on the next flight there was no chosen entree available. Movie selection was mediocre

6.0 GoodJasmine, Jun 2026
DEL - NRT
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There were no vegetarian options on flight from India. Then on the next flight there was no chosen entree available. Movie selection was mediocre

It was fine but my trip from Narita Japan to L.A kind of mediocre because did not get the assigned window seat.

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Very helpful,I was trapped in a window seat with geriatric people, other stewards brought me stuff since I couldn't move for myself on a 12 hour flight

My ONLY complaint with Japan Airlines is their in-floght movie options. The choices were very limited and skewed towards lesser movies that are pretty much unknown. On a 13 hour flight I'm dependent on there being a solid list of decent films to pick from. The poor choices made the flight seem twice as long. Next time I'll bring a fully loaded iPad for my movies.

Very courteous and professional flight attendants. At least from Delhi to Tokyo leg where a good number of passengers are of Indian origin should have some items of Indian cuisine on the menu other than that great experience.

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

Flight went very well. Cabin crew were all courteous and very helpful, always with smiles on their faces. Food was great. I always love heated nuts with wine. Flying business class with Philippine Airlines is always a pleasant experience.

Everything is ok except the manner of transporting the people that includes me on a wheelchair. That was my first time cuz I was suffering from “sciatica “ and couldn’t walk well. Upon arrival at LAX it took me almost 3 hrs to get out of the airport bcuz of these wheelchairs procedures. If only I can manage to walk I should have done so OMG. Other than that so far everything is ok. THANK YOU.

Check in process was excellent. Lounge needs improvement. Food not palatable and no good choices.

The check in staff were fantastic. So so helpful and nice.

Apart from a departure gate change, a good experience with professional, friendly staff.

My luggages were lost and the service attendant was extremely unprofessional. Despite presenting my luggage claim slips, the attendant stated she had “no record” of my bags and made no meaningful effort to assist. When I explained that the luggage contained our family’s complete scuba diving equipment, her response was dismissive, stating that she “didn’t care.” While lost luggage is frustrating on its own, the lack of professionalism and lack of empathy significantly worsened the situation.

Flight was good took off on time arrived early. Crew was awesome and did a great job. Very helpful and courteous. Bags arrived super fast with no hassles. Great flight!!!!!!

A shameful national carrier. Service has gone down from the highs of a decade before. You don’t feel the Filipino hospitality. It’s an aging fleet. Nil comfort, and I flew premium economy.

Food could of been better. Crew was pretty much average. It was raining a lot on arrival, had to take a bus to immigration building,

Short flight with limited entertainment wasn't that bad. Staff was friendly and plane was clean. Meal was good.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

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