Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan from $328

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
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 2 January 2026.

Wed 31/1222:30MEL - NRT
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 7/116:55NRT - MEL
1 stop19h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/12$1,112
Wed 31/1222:30MEL - NRT
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/114:55NRT - MEL
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,519
Wed 31/1222:30MEL - NRT
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 8/114:55NRT - MEL
2 stops42h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12$1,727
Wed 31/1217:55MEL - HND
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/105:00HND - MEL
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,837
Wed 31/1221:15MEL - NRT
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/109:05NRT - MEL
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,867
Wed 31/1223:30MEL - HND
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Thu 8/115:05HND - MEL
1 stop37h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 31/12$1,953
Wed 31/1218:20MEL - HND
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/116:00HND - MEL
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$2,945
Wed 31/1215:35MEL - NRT
2 stops27h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/115:30NRT - MEL
3 stops23h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12$3,341
Wed 31/1216:55MEL - NRT
1 stop25h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 7/119:20NRT - MEL
Nonstop10h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$3,609
Wed 31/1217:45MEL - NRT
1 stop25h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 8/119:20NRT - MEL
Nonstop10h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$3,854

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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$611

One-way from

$328

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,215

Good round-trip deal

$1,455 or less

Good one-way deal

$952 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Japan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Japan.

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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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Fri 20/3

13:55-14:05

1 stop22h 10m

$751

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:15

1 stop29h 15m

Fukuoka

Mon 9/3

13:55-14:05

1 stop22h 10m

$786

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

14:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 6/2

18:35-14:05

1 stop17h 30m

$818

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Fri 6/3

13:55-10:00

1 stop18h 05m

$837

MelbourneNagoya

MEL - NGO

MELNGO

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

00:30-08:30

1 stop33h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 21/5

09:30-22:35

1 stop36h 05m

$857

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

09:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 22/2

13:15-07:05

1 stop15h 50m

$882

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

13:10-08:20

1 stop21h 10m

Okinawa Naha

Sat 7/2

11:55-05:40

3 stops39h 45m

$917

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

09:05-13:00

1 stop29h 55m

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 6/2

10:10-05:40

2 stops41h 30m

$923

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

20:15-19:50

1 stop25h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 5/3

14:20-15:40

1 stop23h 20m

$929

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop19h 50m

$933

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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 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 $337). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $938). 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 2 January 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 22% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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?

Friday 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 19% 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 2 January 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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 28h 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 Cebu Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $283. Scoot flights start at $307 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $317 one-way.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $337). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $938). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$441Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$558Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$563Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$590Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$599Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$604Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$633Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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VietJet AirCheapest$648Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$650Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$698Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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