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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan from $331

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

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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 14 May 2026.

Wed 12/813:00
MEL
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OKA
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Thu 20/809:50
OKA
-
MEL
1 stop24h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$677
Thu 12/1113:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 25/1111:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 11/5$760
Sun 11/1013:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 21/1011:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/5$786
Sat 28/1113:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 13/111:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/5$790
Tue 13/1014:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Scoot
Tue 27/1015:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$793
Sun 18/1001:30
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1102:10
HND
-
MEL
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$795
Mon 10/821:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Mon 17/815:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$796
Mon 31/821:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Thu 10/915:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 12/5$800
Tue 14/712:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 29/711:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 11/5$802
Tue 1/921:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Thu 10/915:50
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 12/5$804
Sun 26/712:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 29/711:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 11/5$808
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
OKA
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/809:50
OKA
-
MEL
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$810

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 14 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$677

One-way from

$331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$1,354 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,035 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 14 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:00-08:35

1 stop20h 35m

Okinawa Naha

Thu 20/8

09:50-11:45

1 stop24h 55m

$677

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:00-17:20

2 stops29h 20m

Okinawa Naha

Thu 20/8

09:50-11:45

1 stop24h 55m

$810

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

12:00-08:35

1 stop21h 35m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 30/8

09:50-20:20

1 stop33h 30m

$859

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

14:00-09:05

1 stop21h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 10/11

15:30-05:40

2 stops36h 10m

$953

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

21:30-12:30

1 stop16h 00m

Sapporo Chitose

Wed 17/6

13:30-12:40

1 stop22h 10m

$1,025

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

11:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Wed 2/9

18:15-12:40

1 stop17h 25m

$1,025

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

12:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

Fukuoka

Wed 18/11

10:00-09:25

1 stop21h 25m

$1,031

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

21:30-18:00

1 stop21h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 11/9

14:20-09:00

1 stop17h 40m

$1,032

MelbourneNagoya

MEL - NGO

MELNGO

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

11:00-16:00

1 stop30h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 2/9

17:00-09:00

1 stop15h 00m

$1,033

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

21:30-18:00

1 stop21h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/9

13:10-09:00

1 stop18h 50m

$1,037

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $792). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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 14 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport 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 114 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?

Tuesday 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.

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 14 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan, such as Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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
1,329 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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
1,037 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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
996 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 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 Airport to Japan?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Japan will take you 16h. Airlines will cover a distance of 8945 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Japan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $206. Cebu Pacific flights start at $260 while deals on Air China start at $262 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Japan are Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda and Melbourne - Osaka Kansai Intl.

  • 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 Airport to Japan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $792). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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 14 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$342Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$370Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$395Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$406Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$466Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$502Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$543Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$600Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$604Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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