Cheap flights from Sydney to Tokyo from $478

SYD — TYO
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo are usually found in May or June, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Tue 20/1014:00 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 2/1119:55 -
2 stops20h 55m
Deal found 22/8$933
Tue 10/1120:05 -
2 stops21h 10m
Tue 1/1208:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/8$934
Tue 10/1120:05 -
2 stops21h 10m
Mon 30/1108:50 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 21/8$936
Sat 31/1015:15 -
1 stop24h 20m
Tue 10/1110:45 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 19/8$939
Fri 23/1012:40 -
1 stop31h 00m
Wed 11/1108:50 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 19/8$939
Mon 26/1015:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Thu 19/1110:45 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 20/8$940
Sat 24/1021:35 -
1 stop29h 20m
Tue 10/1102:10 -
1 stop38h 40m
Deal found 19/8$943
Wed 11/1111:25 -
2 stops26h 45m
Sun 22/1114:20 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 20/8$943
Mon 19/1021:50 -
1 stop26h 45m
Mon 2/1110:45 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 20/8$944
Mon 19/1022:10 -
2 stops40h 00m
Sun 1/1114:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 20/8$944
Mon 7/920:50 -
1 stop26h 45m
Wed 9/902:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 19/8$947
Wed 4/1121:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Wed 18/1113:50 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 20/8$947

Find flight deals from Sydney to Tokyo

Round-trip from

$933

One-way from

$478

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,193

Good round-trip deal

$1,388 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,316 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 20/10-2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo (TYO).

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SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

21:20-15:10

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/11

16:40-15:05

1 stop20h 25m

$997

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:20-15:10

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/11

16:40-15:05

1 stop20h 25m

$1,031

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

15:15-07:35

1 stop18h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/11

09:30-13:15

1 stop25h 45m

$1,045

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

07:40-06:50

1 stop24h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 16/9

22:00-11:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,307

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

11:05-08:20

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 16/9

21:05-09:35

1 stop35h 30m

$1,338

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HND Tokyo Haneda

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

11:30-00:15

1 stop14h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 3/12

01:35-09:50

1 stop30h 15m

$1,362

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

15:05-17:15

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/10

15:45-12:45

2 stops19h 00m

$1,365

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NRT Tokyo Narita

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/1

08:50-12:00

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 17/1

13:15-06:50

1 stop15h 35m

$1,395

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HND Tokyo Haneda

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/2

20:05-15:35

1 stop21h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 17/2

16:40-12:10

1 stop17h 30m

$1,408

SydneyTokyo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HND Tokyo Haneda

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/1

11:30-00:15

1 stop14h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/2

15:25-09:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,416

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Tokyo

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo (average of $1,085). Flying from Sydney to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,672). 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 SYD to TYO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Tokyo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Tokyo

The most flights from SYD to TYO are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Tokyo flights typically cost between $1,020 and $1,592 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $933 on Scoot (20 Oct–2 Nov).

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

Manila (MNL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $516.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Tokyo?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 44m.

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

How often are flights from Sydney to Tokyo delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Sydney and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

See what other customers who have flown with ANA,Qantas Airways, andPhilippine Airlines from Sydney to Tokyo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

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8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

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Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

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Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

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Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

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Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Tokyo. 23 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Tokyo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Tokyo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Departing from Sydney to Tokyo will take you 18h 20m. Sydney and Tokyo are separated by a distance of 7826 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 flying from Sydney to Tokyo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Tokyo is AirAsia X. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $311 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Jetstar, starting at $465 and $533 round-trip. AirAsia X is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $236. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Tokyo for a low price.

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

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

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or French Concession. Travellers on a stopover in Shanghai can visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession, by travelling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Tokyo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo (average of $1,085). Flying from Sydney to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,672). 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 Sydney to Tokyo

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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$298Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$311Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$466Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$533Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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XiamenAirCheapest$571Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$588Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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VietJet AirCheapest$615Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest$617Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$646Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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