Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo from $494

MEL — TYO
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually found in November or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Wed 11/1111:25 -
2 stops26h 45m
Sun 15/1113:20 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 12/9$887
Tue 10/1123:30 -
2 stops38h 40m
Sat 14/1114:20 -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 11/9$888
Sat 7/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 50m
Mon 16/1114:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 10/9$890
Sat 31/1011:25 -
1 stop28h 10m
Fri 13/1115:05 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 10/9$890
Sun 8/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 24/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 14/9$892
Mon 26/1011:25 -
2 stops28h 40m
Wed 11/1110:45 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 12/9$892
Sun 25/1022:30 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 8/1110:55 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/9$894
Tue 27/1011:25 -
2 stops28h 40m
Tue 10/1115:40 -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 10/9$894
Sun 8/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 17/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 11/9$895
Tue 27/1011:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Tue 3/1115:40 -
2 stops51h 50m
Deal found 12/9$895
Sun 15/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 50m
Sat 28/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 10/9$897
Sun 11/1022:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 25/1015:40 -
2 stops40h 05m
Deal found 10/9$897

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Round-trip from

$887

One-way from

$494

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,279

Good round-trip deal

$1,530 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,113 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 11/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
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 ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO).

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MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

13:00-08:20

1 stop21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

09:00-01:05

1 stop18h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

06:15-22:35

1 stop18h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$570

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

13:00-08:20

1 stop21h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$570

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

12:35-13:45

1 stop27h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$579

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

21:20-15:10

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$662

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

00:30-22:20

3 stops46h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$713

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

00:30-00:55

2 stops25h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$717

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

22:35-07:35

3 stops35h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$732
Fastest return journey

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:25-22:25

2 stops18h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$768

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo (average of $1,040). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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 TYO?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo

The most flights from MEL to TYO are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between $1,005 and $1,633 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $887 on China Southern (11 Nov–15 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $745.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Flights via Cairns (CNS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Tokyo delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, 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.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo will take you 19h 55m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Tokyo is about 8153 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $345, Scoot will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from AirAsia X and Cebu Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $374 and $400, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo are AirAsia X ($209), Air China ($301), and China Southern ($312).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo consider choosing Fiji Airways(80%), Qantas Airways(80%) or LATAM Airlines(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo? While on average our users pay $4,281, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,027. The most popular route (Melbourne - Tokyo Narita), is priced around $192.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai travellers tend to visit Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and French Concession more than anywhere else. Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and French Concession can be visited by traveling about 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 32.8 km respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Merlion can do so by travelling 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $122 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo (average of $1,040). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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 Tokyo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$345Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$374Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$400Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$460Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$481Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$541Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$550Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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VietJet AirCheapest$558Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$607Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$637Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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