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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan from $420

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$601

One-way from

$420

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$942
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/4-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($163 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Tue 23/1207:00MEL - NRT
1 stop27h 50mGaruda Indonesia
Tue 30/1211:00NRT - MEL
1 stop16h 00mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 25/11$886
Tue 2/1217:45MEL - NRT
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$947
Sun 30/1113:30MEL - NRT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$962
Tue 2/1217:45MEL - NRT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$967
Fri 28/1112:25MEL - NRT
1 stop27h 20mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1214:55NRT - MEL
1 stop17h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 26/11$970
Sun 30/1113:30MEL - NRT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$972
Thu 11/1212:25MEL - NRT
1 stop27h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 25/1214:55NRT - MEL
1 stop17h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/11$979
Wed 26/1107:45MEL - NRT
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$982
Fri 28/1112:25MEL - NRT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$987
Mon 1/1213:10MEL - NRT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$995
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - NRT
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$996
Sat 29/1107:45MEL - KIX
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1215:25KIX - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,021

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-14:55

1 stop28h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 20/3

18:35-14:05

1 stop17h 30m

$830

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

Fukuoka

Tue 17/3

14:10-15:40

2 stops23h 30m

$852

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

01:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

Fukuoka

Mon 9/3

20:00-00:05

1 stop26h 05m

$870

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:30-17:15

1 stop20h 45m

Fukuoka

Fri 6/3

18:15-14:05

1 stop17h 50m

$873

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

00:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 26/5

02:00-22:35

1 stop19h 35m

$876

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

09:00-00:15

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 28/5

01:15-06:20

1 stop28h 05m

$973

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

08:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 28/5

13:40-07:20

1 stop16h 40m

$976

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

10:35-08:00

1 stop22h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 12/5

09:30-08:35

1 stop22h 05m

$1,018

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

00:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 12/5

02:00-22:35

1 stop19h 35m

$1,021

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

00:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 14/5

02:00-22:35

1 stop19h 35m

$1,062

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Japan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Japan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $550). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Melbourne to Japan by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Japan. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Japan flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Japan delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Japan flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Japan flights?

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andChina Southern from Melbourne to Japan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
944 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
937 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Japan?

    China Eastern, Cebu Pacific, and VietJet Air can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 19h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8056 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Japan one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Japan are China Eastern ($424), China Southern ($424), and Cebu Pacific ($438).

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Japan?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda or Melbourne Avalon - Tokyo Haneda when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $550). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$452Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$573Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$578Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapest$614Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$620Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$649Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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XiamenAirCheapest$656Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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VietJet AirCheapest$665Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$717Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$742Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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