Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo from $515

MEL — TYO
21 Oct — 28 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

Thu 1/1021:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Wed 14/1023:50 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 18/9$870
Tue 27/1011:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Mon 9/1115:40 -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 18/9$871
Mon 26/1023:30 -
2 stops40h 35m
Wed 25/1110:45 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 18/9$875
Mon 19/1011:20 -
2 stops28h 00m
Sun 25/1014:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 16/9$877
Mon 26/1011:25 -
2 stops27h 50m
Mon 9/1113:50 -
2 stops53h 40m
Deal found 20/9$878
Sun 1/1111:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Tue 10/1115:05 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 20/9$880
Tue 3/1123:30 -
2 stops39h 45m
Sat 7/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 16/9$881
Mon 2/1111:25 -
2 stops27h 50m
Tue 17/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 17/9$882
Thu 12/1111:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Wed 25/1110:45 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 19/9$882
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 9/1102:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 18/9$884
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Tue 10/1114:55 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 20/9$887
Fri 6/1111:25 -
2 stops50h 45m
Sat 21/1114:20 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 16/9$888

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Round-trip from

$870

One-way from

$515

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,288

Good round-trip deal

$1,682 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,221 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 1/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 13/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($98 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 18/11

06:15-18:10

1 stop13h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$533

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

06:15-18:10

1 stop13h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$549

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

21:45-22:35

1 stop25h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$556

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

21:40-15:10

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$561

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 - HND Tokyo Haneda

MELHND

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

14:00-00:45

2 stops36h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$643

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

06:15-22:30

2 stops18h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$711
Fastest return journey

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:25-18:05

1 stop13h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$753

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

06:15-22:30

2 stops18h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$772

MelbourneTokyo

MEL Melbourne - NRT Tokyo Narita

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

01:30-15:30

2 stops64h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$814

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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 $1,063). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,633). 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 $974 and $1,601 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $870 on AirAsia X (1 Oct–14 Oct).

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 $750.

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

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 16h 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 $347, 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 $376 and $402, 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 ($210), Air China ($303), and China Southern ($314).

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore 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, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by travelling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 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 $1,063). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,633). 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$347Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$376Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$402Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$463Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$480Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$537Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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VietJet AirCheapest$561Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$574Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$610Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$675Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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