How long is the flight from Melbourne to Japan?

Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Philippine Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8172 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 AirAsia X ($210), Air China ($267), and Sichuan Airlines ($295).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Japan?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Japan?

Qantas Airways, China Eastern and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Japan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

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Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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$517

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MEL Melbourne - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

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Melbourne

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13:10-07:50

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Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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$538

MelbourneOsaka

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Melbourne Avalon

Thu 4/2

08:10-19:55

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Osaka Kansai Intl

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00:00-01:00

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$539

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MEL Melbourne - NGO Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

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MEL Melbourne - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

MELKIX

Melbourne

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Osaka Kansai Intl

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00:00-01:00

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MEL Melbourne - CTS Sapporo Chitose

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Melbourne

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MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

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Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $1,017). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,626). 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?

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 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Japan?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Japan is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

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

1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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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

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1,486 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,099 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

China Eastern

7.3

Good

240 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

569 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,486 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Japan?
Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Philippine Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8172 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 AirAsia X ($210), Air China ($267), and Sichuan Airlines ($295).
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Japan?
Most travellers choose Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda or Melbourne Avalon - Tokyo Narita 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $1,017). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,626). 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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Scoot	Cheapest$348	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$377	Average$663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Cebu Pacific	Cheapest$402	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Cebu Pacific flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$464	Average$905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$478	Average$967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$485	Average$721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$545	Average$1,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
VietJet Air	Cheapest$561	Average$1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search VietJet Air flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$611	Average$858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Vietnam Airlines	Cheapest$642	Average$1,134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights

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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 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Japan?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Japan is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

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.

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Japan. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Melbourne to Japan
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Japan. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.