Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Tokyo flights typically cost between $866 and $1,421 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $650 on China Southern (1 June-15 June). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Tokyo flights typically cost between $866 and $1,421 in June.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $650 on China Southern (1 June-15 June). Find deals

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Tokyo flights?

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Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Melbourne to Tokyo delayed?

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About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Tokyo flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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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.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne to Tokyo in just under 19h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. The distance from Melbourne to Tokyo is about 8172 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Tokyo round-trip?

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Currently priced at $409, Scoot will fly you from Melbourne to Tokyo and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Juneyao Airlines and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $436 and $551, respectively. Scoot is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo are China Southern ($322), Scoot ($352), and Juneyao Airlines ($370).

Question 9

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

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Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (average of $558). Flying from Melbourne to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Tokyo

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The most flights from ME1 to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 14

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Tokyo, consider Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda or Melbourne Avalon - Tokyo Haneda, as they are the most popular.

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Tokyo? While on average our users pay $1,322, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $570. The most popular route (Melbourne - Tokyo Narita), is priced around $564.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Before booking your flight to Tokyo from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (57%), MIAT Mongolian (57%), LATAM Airlines( 43%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific or Philippine Airlines.

Question 18

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Melbourne to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Hong Kong most often. Manila sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Tokyo. Shanghai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Tokyo flights.

Question 19

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Tokyo flights?

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Melbourne to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Xiamen the least frequently. Melbourne to Tokyo flights stopping in Beijing are the next rarest. Beijing is followed by Brisbane in terms of the least popular stopover location for Melbourne to Tokyo flights.

Question 20

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Hong Kong?

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Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Shatin Baptist Church. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Shatin Baptist Church are located about 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 29.5 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

Question 21

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Manila?

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Ermita Church, Manila Ocean Park, and Manila Zoo are the most popular attractions in Manila if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Manila interested in visiting Ermita Church, Manila Ocean Park, or Manila Zoo can do so by travelling 8.6 km, 8.9 km, and 6.9 km, respectively from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl for an average daily rate of $77 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 22

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Shanghai?

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Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TYO?

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When flying from Melbourne to Tokyo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Tokyo from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Tokyo with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Tokyo from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$650
One-way from	$344
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,148

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$409	Average$737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$436	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$551	Average$719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Vietnam Airlines	Cheapest$557	Average$845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$567	Average$1,163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Cebu Pacific	Cheapest$575	Average$906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Cebu Pacific flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest$625	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$632	Average$923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$681	Average$911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$690	Average$848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo from $344

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