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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan from $307

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$601

One-way from

$307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,161
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 13 January 2026.

Tue 27/114:00
MEL
-
CTS
1 stop24h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 3/216:00
CTS
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1$601
Thu 26/213:10
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop27h 00m
Scoot
Thu 5/315:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 11/1$687
Fri 15/508:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop29h 30m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 21/512:15
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/1$690
Mon 2/322:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop17h 35m
Scoot
Tue 17/315:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 12/1$704
Wed 4/323:30
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Wed 11/316:00
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 12/1$708
Tue 3/212:00
MEL
-
FUK
1 stop31h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 17/213:55
FUK
-
MEL
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1$714
Fri 18/913:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Scoot
Tue 29/915:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 12/1$716
Mon 26/112:00
MEL
-
CTS
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 5/213:30
CTS
-
MEL
1 stop18h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1$716
Tue 3/212:00
MEL
-
CTS
1 stop28h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 7/218:35
CTS
-
MEL
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$717
Tue 27/122:30
MEL
-
HND
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 10/217:10
HND
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$723
Wed 3/611:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/608:15
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$726
Mon 2/308:40
MEL
-
HND
2 stops31h 25m
China Southern
Sat 14/315:40
HND
-
MEL
2 stops40h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 12/1$726

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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 13 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

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Tue 17/2

13:55-10:00

1 stop18h 05m

$714

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:00-14:55

1 stop28h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Sat 7/2

18:35-14:05

1 stop17h 30m

$716

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

12:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Sapporo Chitose

Thu 5/2

13:30-10:00

1 stop18h 30m

$716

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

11:25-15:00

1 stop29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 14/3

16:00-21:30

1 stop27h 30m

$731

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

08:00-20:55

1 stop13h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 21/5

13:30-06:00

1 stop15h 30m

$732

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

21:30-12:30

1 stop16h 00m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 19/6

13:30-09:00

1 stop18h 30m

$754

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

14:00-12:30

1 stop24h 30m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 4/2

16:00-12:00

1 stop18h 00m

$763

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

10:20-15:50

2 stops30h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/7

15:25-19:20

2 stops26h 55m

$769

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

12:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Sapporo Chitose

Tue 3/2

11:40-14:05

2 stops24h 25m

$772

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

20:15-20:10

1 stop25h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 16/2

15:05-13:00

1 stop19h 55m

$786

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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 $164). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 13 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 22% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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?

Friday 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 19% 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 13 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
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,130 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
970 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
954 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
188 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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

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, China Southern, and Juneyao Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 13h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 20m. 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 ($281), Scoot ($305), and Hainan Airlines ($315).

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda or Melbourne - Osaka Kansai Intl 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 $164). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$439Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$556Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$560Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$587Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$596Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$601Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$630Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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VietJet AirCheapest$645Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$646Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$697Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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