Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan from $335

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
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 17 February 2026.

Mon 25/510:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Mon 1/613:50
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$597
Wed 17/621:45
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/902:15
HND
-
MEL
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2$597
Mon 15/610:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Sun 28/613:25
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 17/2$599
Thu 21/510:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops26h 50m
China Southern
Sun 31/513:25
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$602
Sun 7/610:20
MEL
-
HND
1 stop34h 25m
China Southern
Sat 13/610:45
HND
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 13/2$604
Thu 4/611:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Wed 17/614:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 14/2$606
Tue 28/411:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Wed 20/514:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 15/2$607
Tue 21/411:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Tue 19/514:55
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 16/2$609
Sun 10/521:00
MEL
-
HND
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Sun 17/510:45
HND
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$609
Sun 10/521:00
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops41h 20m
China Southern
Sun 17/514:35
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop27h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$610
Mon 15/610:20
MEL
-
HND
2 stops28h 40m
China Southern
Mon 22/615:45
HND
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$610
Wed 13/510:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Fri 22/513:25
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 14/2$612

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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$597

One-way from

$335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$990

Good round-trip deal

$1,300 or less

Good one-way deal

$765 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 17 February 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

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-13:30

1 stop27h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Sat 21/3

14:30-10:00

1 stop17h 30m

$652

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

21:20-18:00

1 stop21h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 12/6

13:45-23:05

1 stop32h 20m

$679

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

10:20-14:10

1 stop28h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 10/6

11:05-20:30

1 stop32h 25m

$698

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

21:00-14:10

1 stop18h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 9/6

20:55-20:30

2 stops22h 35m

$715

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:20-14:00

2 stops28h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 30/5

15:45-19:20

2 stops26h 35m

$726

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:00-14:50

1 stop27h 50m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 18/3

09:20-21:20

1 stop34h 00m

$775

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 13/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop19h 50m

$780

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:30-17:15

1 stop20h 45m

Fukuoka

Sat 23/5

13:55-09:00

1 stop18h 05m

$787

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

08:00-11:40

1 stop28h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 21/5

12:55-06:00

1 stop16h 05m

$806

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

08:00-21:10

1 stop14h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 4/6

12:55-06:00

1 stop16h 05m

$806

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $88). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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 17 February 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 130 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 17 February 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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Japan will take you 19h 30m. 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 $267. Air China flights start at $268 while deals on Scoot start at $289 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 $88). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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
ScootCheapest$350Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$405Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$416Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$497Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$528Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$556Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$573Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$604Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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XiamenAirCheapest$612Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$663Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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