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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan from $323

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Sun 24/511:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Tue 2/614:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 27/1$615
Fri 12/610:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Mon 29/613:50
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$617
Wed 20/521:00
MEL
-
HND
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Mon 25/515:45
HND
-
MEL
2 stops50h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 29/1$617
Mon 1/610:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Wed 17/613:25
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1$620
Thu 28/510:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops28h 40m
China Southern
Thu 25/615:45
HND
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$620
Tue 12/510:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops26h 50m
China Southern
Tue 19/514:35
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops51h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$621
Mon 25/521:00
MEL
-
HND
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:40
HND
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$621
Wed 20/521:00
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops40h 10m
China Southern
Tue 2/614:35
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops51h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$623
Tue 19/510:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops28h 40m
China Southern
Fri 29/515:45
HND
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$623
Wed 27/511:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Wed 3/614:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 26/1$624
Tue 12/510:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops52h 40m
China Southern
Tue 26/515:45
HND
-
MEL
2 stops50h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 29/1$624
Mon 2/312:25
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
XiamenAir
Wed 18/314:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 28/1$625

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$615

One-way from

$323

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,107
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 24/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 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 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

20:50-17:40

1 stop21h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/6

12:00-18:20

2 stops29h 20m

$677

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - HND

AVVHND

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/4

16:40-22:35

2 stops30h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 11/5

23:50-22:50

2 stops22h 00m

$707

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

12:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

14:55-10:00

2 stops42h 05m

$718

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

20:15-20:10

1 stop25h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 2/3

16:45-05:40

2 stops34h 55m

$751

MelbourneOsaka

AVV - KIX

AVVKIX

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

14:55-19:20

3 stops29h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 21/5

11:05-14:10

2 stops26h 05m

$755

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 15/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop19h 50m

$758

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 15/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop19h 50m

$758

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

12:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 14/5

10:55-09:00

1 stop21h 05m

$780

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

12:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 16/5

10:55-09:00

1 stop21h 05m

$780

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:25-19:20

2 stops32h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 18/3

09:40-10:25

2 stops22h 45m

$797

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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 $157). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $897). 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 29 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 25% 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 29 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
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
1,148 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
981 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
957 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
136 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
192 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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, Sichuan Airlines, and Jetstar can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 19h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8172 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $157). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $897). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$354Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$409Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$420Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$520Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$547Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$562Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$579Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$603Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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XiamenAirCheapest$619Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$665Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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