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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan from $388

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — FUK
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Tue 1/913:00
MEL
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KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/909:30
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$759
Thu 22/1014:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1109:20
KIX
-
MEL
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$766
Mon 12/1022:35
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Tue 27/1015:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 30/4$770
Wed 28/1013:10
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1109:20
KIX
-
MEL
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$773
Wed 14/1014:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 05m
Scoot
Wed 28/1015:25
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 2/5$785
Tue 20/1001:30
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 30m
VietJet Air
Sat 7/1102:30
HND
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 2/5$786
Tue 25/813:00
MEL
-
KIX
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/909:30
KIX
-
MEL
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$789
Mon 24/813:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 05m
Scoot
Mon 31/808:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop26h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 29/4$792
Thu 6/813:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 05m
Scoot
Tue 18/808:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop26h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 2/5$793
Tue 18/821:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop34h 30m
Scoot
Tue 1/908:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 29/4$795
Thu 15/1014:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 05m
Scoot
Tue 10/1119:55
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops22h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 1/5$798
Tue 7/721:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop34h 30m
Scoot
Mon 7/908:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop26h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 1/5$800

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$759

One-way from

$388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$927

Good round-trip deal

$1,452 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,041 or less
VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 1/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Japan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan that are best for you.

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MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

11:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Wed 10/6

13:55-12:40

1 stop21h 45m

$813

MelbourneOkinawa

MEL - OKA

MELOKA

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

21:35-08:35

1 stop36h 00m

Okinawa Naha

Thu 18/6

09:50-20:20

1 stop33h 30m

$863

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

19:15-19:00

1 stop24h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 21/6

21:25-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

$895

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

01:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/11

02:30-23:35

1 stop19h 05m

$927

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

01:25-15:05

1 stop15h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 19/10

16:35-23:15

1 stop28h 40m

$938

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

01:30-14:30

2 stops39h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 8/11

09:20-23:35

2 stops60h 15m

$958

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

01:30-14:30

2 stops39h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 11/11

09:20-23:35

2 stops36h 15m

$958

MelbourneOsaka

MEL - KIX

MELKIX

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

01:30-14:30

2 stops39h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 17/11

09:20-23:35

2 stops36h 15m

$989

MelbourneFukuoka

MEL - FUK

MELFUK

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

11:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Wed 10/6

10:30-12:40

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

MelbourneSapporo

MEL - CTS

MELCTS

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

19:15-12:05

2 stops41h 50m

Sapporo Chitose

Tue 23/6

10:20-11:45

2 stops24h 25m

$1,011

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Japan

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $775). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,426). 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 JP?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 May 2026.

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

How often are flights from Melbourne to Japan delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 4 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
994 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Japan will take you 24h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8072 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 to fly from Melbourne Airport to Japan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $208. Cebu Pacific flights start at $262 while deals on Air China start at $264 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to Japan?

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Japan are Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda and Melbourne - Osaka Kansai Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Japan 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 Japan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan (average of $775). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,426). 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 Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$343Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$372Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$397Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$408Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$469Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$525Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$546Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$603Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$607Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China AirlinesCheapest$654Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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