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Cheapest round-trip
$645
Typical prices: $592-$1,132
Scoot
Sat 10/17Fri 10/23
MEL - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$865
Typical prices: $1,087-$1,748
Qantas Airways
Tue 12/1Mon 12/21
MEL - NRT • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Japan Airlines and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 10h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg $506 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 23m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
Scoot Logo
10:35 pm - 7:05 am
MEL
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NRT
34h 30m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:20 pm
NRT
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MEL
35h 00m
1 stop
$645Scoot
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:00 pm - 2:55 pm
MEL
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NRT
26h 55m
2 stops
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9:15 pm - 8:20 pm
NRT
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MEL
22h 05m
2 stops
$645Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28
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2:00 pm - 1:05 am
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HND
37h 05m
1 stop
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2:10 am - 9:20 pm
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MEL
17h 10m
1 stop
$645Scoot
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22
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1:00 pm - 7:05 am
MEL
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NRT
19h 05m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:20 pm
NRT
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MEL
35h 00m
1 stop
$648Scoot
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 21
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9:20 am - 5:40 pm
MEL
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NRT
10h 20mnonstop
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9:20 am - 9:45 pm
NRT
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MEL
10h 25mnonstop
$865Qantas Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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9:35 am - 7:00 pm
MEL
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NRT
10h 25mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 7:40 am
NRT
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MEL
10h 15mnonstop
$868Qantas Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 22
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9:20 am - 5:40 pm
MEL
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NRT
10h 20mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 7:45 am
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MEL
10h 25mnonstop
$868Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 4
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7:25 am - 4:20 pm
MEL
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NRT
9h 55mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 5:45 am
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MEL
10h 05mnonstop
$1,350Japan Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:25 am - 4:20 pm
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NRT
9h 55mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 5:45 am
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MEL
10h 05mnonstop
$1,353Japan Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 4
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7:25 am - 4:20 pm
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NRT
9h 55mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 5:45 am
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10h 05mnonstop
$1,353Japan Airlines
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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Tokyo from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $521 and $934 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $645 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 7).

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 $1,095 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 November, where tickets cost $676 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,061 and $867 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
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.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Japan Airlines

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.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$330
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $330 for a one-way ticket and $645 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Tokyo.

  • 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 $1,112 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 $969 or less one-way and $1,220 or less round-trip.
  • The SkyBus is one of the most convenient options to get you from Melbourne City to Melbourne Airport (MEL). The service runs roughly every 15min to and from Southern Cross Station, between 04:30 and 00:00, seven days a week. The cost of a ticket for the SkyBus is around A$ 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Tokyo

Monday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Wednesday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Friday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Saturday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

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Direct returns

Tokyo to Melbourne

Monday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Tuesday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Friday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Qantas Airways,Japan Airlines

Sunday

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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