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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan from $361

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$607

One-way from

$361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$949

Good round-trip deal

$1,511 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 25 November 2025.

Tue 2/1217:55MEL - NRT
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$875
Thu 4/1212:25MEL - NRT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$876
Tue 2/1217:45MEL - NRT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$910
Tue 2/1217:45MEL - NRT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$944
Wed 3/1217:45MEL - NRT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$955
Wed 3/1207:45MEL - NRT
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$957
Sun 30/1113:30MEL - NRT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1214:35NRT - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$968
Mon 1/1207:45MEL - NRT
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1216:40NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$978
Sun 30/1113:30MEL - NRT
1 stop20h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 5/1211:45NRT - MEL
1 stop15h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 24/11$989
Thu 27/1112:25MEL - KIX
1 stop31h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 4/1213:05KIX - MEL
2 stops19h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/11$1,000
Tue 2/1211:25MEL - HND
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Fri 12/1210:45HND - MEL
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 23/11$1,002
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - HND
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 4/1213:30HND - MEL
1 stop18h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11$1,022

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 18/3

16:30-10:00

1 stop15h 30m

$822

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-14:55

1 stop28h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 20/3

18:35-14:05

1 stop17h 30m

$836

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

22:30-15:55

1 stop19h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/3

10:55-14:05

1 stop25h 10m

$841

MelbourneNagoya

MEL - NGO

MELNGO

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:30-20:50

1 stop24h 20m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

$853

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

Fukuoka

Tue 17/3

14:10-15:40

2 stops23h 30m

$858

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:30-17:15

1 stop20h 45m

Fukuoka

Fri 6/3

18:15-14:05

1 stop17h 50m

$879

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

00:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/6

02:00-22:35

1 stop19h 35m

$988

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

12:00-15:30

1 stop29h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Sat 21/3

12:05-10:00

2 stops19h 55m

$994

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

15:35-06:30

1 stop16h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/3

21:30-07:10

1 stop31h 40m

$1,008

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:10-18:55

2 stops31h 45m

Sapporo Chitose

Sun 22/3

13:30-10:00

1 stop18h 30m

$1,014

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $554). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 25 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Japan. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Japan flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 152 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 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 18% 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 25 November 2025.
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
1,068 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
943 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
937 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8172 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 VietJet Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $364. China Eastern flights start at $429 while deals on China Southern start at $430 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $554). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$456Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$577Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$582Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapest$619Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$624Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$654Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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XiamenAirCheapest$661Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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VietJet AirCheapest$669Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$722Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$747Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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