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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan from $345

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 January 2026.

Thu 23/421:00
MEL
-
NGO
2 stops41h 00m
China Southern
Thu 14/514:00
NGO
-
MEL
2 stops52h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1$628
Fri 6/312:25
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
XiamenAir
Fri 13/314:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 19/1$679
Mon 2/312:25
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
XiamenAir
Mon 9/314:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 20/1$680
Sun 17/519:45
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/508:15
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$682
Tue 16/601:25
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 45m
Cebu Pacific
Sat 27/619:25
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 18/1$685
Sat 6/610:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops28h 40m
China Southern
Sun 14/615:40
HND
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1$685
Fri 19/621:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Mon 29/614:35
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop27h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1$686
Fri 29/510:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops28h 40m
China Southern
Fri 19/615:40
HND
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$686
Fri 15/510:20
MEL
-
HND
1 stop34h 25m
China Southern
Thu 4/610:45
HND
-
MEL
1 stop20h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$689
Fri 1/521:30
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 05m
Scoot
Sun 10/515:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 20/1$691
Fri 6/312:25
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
XiamenAir
Fri 20/314:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/1$691
Thu 30/413:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Scoot
Fri 8/515:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 20/1$692

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$628

One-way from

$345

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,151
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/4-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Japan that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNagoya

MEL - NGO

MELNGO

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:00-13:00

2 stops41h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 14/5

14:00-19:20

2 stops52h 20m

$628

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - HND

AVVHND

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/6

14:55-22:35

2 stops32h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/6

02:15-22:50

2 stops19h 35m

$737

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-14:10

1 stop17h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 15/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop27h 55m

$755

MelbourneNagoya

MEL - NGO

MELNGO

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:30-14:30

1 stop18h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 14/5

15:30-09:00

1 stop16h 30m

$759

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 7/5

14:55-13:30

2 stops23h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 18/5

14:35-16:05

2 stops24h 30m

$759

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - HND

AVVHND

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 28/4

14:55-22:35

2 stops32h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/5

02:15-22:50

2 stops19h 35m

$765

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Tue 17/3

13:55-10:00

1 stop18h 05m

$850

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

11:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 22/5

13:30-12:40

1 stop22h 10m

$866

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 27/5

13:30-12:40

1 stop22h 10m

$866

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

21:30-14:35

1 stop18h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 7/7

15:50-11:45

1 stop18h 55m

$869

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Japan

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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 $163). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $933). 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 21 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Japan as you normally would.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Japan delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 20% 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 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andPhilippine Airlines 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
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
955 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Japan?

    China Southern, Scoot, and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8072 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 Cebu Pacific ($280), Scoot ($304), and Air China ($308).

  • 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 $163). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $933). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$410Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$437Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$553Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$558Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetstarCheapest$569Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$577Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China EasternCheapest$585Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$627Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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XiamenAirCheapest$634Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$692Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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