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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan from $396

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Tue 25/821:20
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop17h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 31/815:15
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/7$836
Tue 11/821:20
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop17h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 22/815:15
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/7$838
Mon 10/821:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Mon 24/815:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 18/7$843
Mon 10/806:15
MEL
-
KIX
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/820:55
KIX
-
MEL
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$845
Tue 13/1001:30
MEL
-
KIX
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1011:30
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$862
Sat 22/806:15
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/911:05
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$866
Tue 1/913:00
MEL
-
KIX
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/915:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$882
Fri 7/808:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop14h 10m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 20/812:55
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 21/7$892
Wed 2/908:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop28h 40m
Juneyao Airlines
Wed 9/922:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 19/7$893
Sun 1/1113:00
MEL
-
FUK
1 stop25h 25m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 17/1114:50
FUK
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 19/7$893
Tue 13/1014:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 05m
Scoot
Tue 27/1008:50
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop34h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 19/7$895
Thu 6/812:00
MEL
-
FUK
1 stop28h 00m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 19/809:10
FUK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 20/7$898

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$836

One-way from

$396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,176
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($70 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

12:00-20:05

1 stop33h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 16/8

21:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

$900

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

13:00-07:55

1 stop20h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 27/10

09:30-11:30

1 stop24h 00m

$903

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

12:00-14:55

1 stop27h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 19/8

15:55-10:30

1 stop17h 35m

$926

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:35-07:35

1 stop22h 00m

Fukuoka

Wed 21/10

10:00-23:15

1 stop35h 15m

$956

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

01:30-08:30

1 stop33h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 11/11

11:30-21:20

1 stop31h 50m

$986

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

Fukuoka

Wed 9/12

18:15-14:05

1 stop17h 50m

$1,000

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

12:00-14:55

1 stop27h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 16/9

15:55-10:30

1 stop17h 35m

$1,008

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

22:30-18:00

1 stop21h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 22/11

14:20-10:00

1 stop17h 40m

$1,036

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

09:00-20:55

1 stop13h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 22/11

07:15-21:20

2 stops36h 05m

$1,079

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

01:25-07:35

1 stop32h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/10

09:30-09:35

1 stop22h 05m

$1,116

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $959). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,532). 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 23 July 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 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 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 23% 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 6 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

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 23 July 2026.
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
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,425 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,067 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
557 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

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?

    Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne to Japan in just under 22h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 05m. 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 AirAsia X ($214), Air China ($272), and Sichuan Airlines ($290).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Japan (average of $959). Flying from Melbourne to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,532). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$88Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$383Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$409Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$420Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$472Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$480Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$541Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$563Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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VietJet AirCheapest$571Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$622Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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