Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo from $546

MEL — TYO
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually found in February or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop34h 35m
Mon 30/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 11/11$959
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop34h 35m
Sun 29/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 11/11$979
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop34h 35m
Sun 22/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 10/11$990
Thu 19/1113:25 -
2 stops34h 40m
Thu 3/1208:50 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,015
Wed 18/1113:25 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 25/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 11/11$1,016
Wed 18/1113:25 -
1 stop19h 45m
Sun 22/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 11/11$1,025
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 22/1102:15 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,037
Thu 26/1112:00 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 10/1213:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 10/11$1,044
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 29/1102:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 10/11$1,046
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sat 21/1102:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 10/11$1,047
Sat 21/1113:25 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 25/1108:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 13/11$1,054
Tue 17/1110:00 -
2 stops23h 10m
Tue 1/1208:50 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,056

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Round-trip from

$944

One-way from

$546

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,188

Good round-trip deal

$1,751 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,216 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

09:00-12:00

1 stop29h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$576

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 12/2

06:15-18:10

1 stop13h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$589

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

13:00-07:15

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$744

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 4/1

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$798

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

13:00-07:15

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

09:00-12:00

1 stop29h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$828

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

06:45-13:45

2 stops33h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$850

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Mon 29/3

15:50-13:40

2 stops23h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$950

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Thu 4/3

09:20-00:15

1 stop16h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 7/3

01:35-07:30

1 stop27h 55m

$1,006

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 7/1

07:45-08:25

2 stops26h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,043

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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 $1,174). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,773). 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 Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 $979 and $1,474 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $944 on China Eastern (26 Feb–13 Mar).

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

Nanjing (NKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $706.

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 24% 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 39 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 14h. 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 $395, 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 $395 and $474, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo for 69% 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 ($220), Air China ($318), and Scoot ($339).

  • 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(75%), Qantas Airways(75%) or LATAM Airlines(74%), 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 $3,493, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,097. The most popular route (Melbourne - Tokyo Narita), is priced around $926.

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

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

    If you're on a stopover in Guangzhou and looking for things to do, consider visiting China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, or Canton Tower. China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market and Canton Tower are located about 27.1 km, 27.9 km, and 31.5 km, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun if you are interested in checking them out.

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall 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 Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall can do so by travelling 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 17.1 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $144 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 $1,174). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,773). 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$395Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$395Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$474Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China SouthernCheapest$486Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$486Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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VietJet AirCheapest$540Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetstarCheapest$577Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$608Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$610Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$709Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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