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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo from $397

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 — TYO
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually found in November or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 May 2026.

Tue 9/621:20
MEL
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NRT
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/608:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$730
Tue 1/921:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop34h 30m
Scoot
Thu 10/908:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 6/5$760
Tue 3/1113:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 18/1111:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 9/5$763
Tue 9/621:20
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/608:30
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$766
Sun 23/812:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Mon 31/811:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 7/5$767
Mon 26/1001:30
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1102:10
HND
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$767
Thu 1/1012:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 30/1011:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 7/5$782
Tue 3/1113:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed 11/1111:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 9/5$785
Sun 25/1013:30
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop20h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 6/1111:45
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 7/5$791
Thu 20/813:00
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 05m
Scoot
Thu 27/808:20
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$792
Tue 20/1001:30
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1102:10
HND
-
MEL
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$792
Tue 1/921:35
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop34h 30m
Scoot
Tue 8/908:20
NRT
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MEL
1 stop26h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$793

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$730

One-way from

$397

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$945
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Tokyo 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 9 May 2026.
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MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/6

16:40-17:40

2 stops26h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

20:05-20:05

2 stops23h 00m

$892

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/8

20:40-17:40

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 28/8

20:50-20:05

1 stop22h 15m

$910

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/10

06:00-09:00

2 stops29h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/11

20:55-15:35

1 stop16h 40m

$963

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/11

20:55-18:25

2 stops23h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 18/11

20:55-15:35

1 stop16h 40m

$1,009

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

01:30-01:00

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/11

02:30-23:35

1 stop19h 05m

$1,012

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 21/7

20:40-17:40

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 21/8

20:50-20:05

1 stop22h 15m

$1,035

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

21:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 18/6

13:30-09:00

1 stop18h 30m

$1,062

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

21:30-15:55

1 stop19h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

13:50-09:00

1 stop18h 10m

$1,066

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

21:30-20:55

1 stop24h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

13:00-12:40

1 stop22h 40m

$1,066

MelbourneTokyo

AVV - NRT

AVVNRT

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/6

06:00-06:20

2 stops25h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 23/6

20:50-14:20

1 stop16h 30m

$1,070

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo

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

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

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (average of $842). Flying from Melbourne to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 May 2026.

When flying from Melbourne 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 to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 May 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

How often are flights from Melbourne to Tokyo delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Tokyo 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated 9 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern from Melbourne to Tokyo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
995 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Tokyo. 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 to Tokyo?

    Jetstar, VietJet Air, and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne to Tokyo in just under 22h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. The distance from Melbourne to 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 to Tokyo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $342, Scoot will fly you from Melbourne 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 $371 and $396, respectively. Scoot is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo are AirAsia X ($207), Sichuan Airlines ($281), and China Southern ($309).

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Tokyo, consider Melbourne - Tokyo Narita, Melbourne - Tokyo Haneda or Melbourne Avalon - Tokyo Narita, as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tokyo from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (76%), MIAT Mongolian (76%), LATAM Airlines( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Tokyo? While on average our users pay $1,488, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $978. The most popular route (Melbourne - Tokyo Narita), is priced around $799.

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

    Melbourne to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Shanghai most often. Guangzhou sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Tokyo. Manila comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Tokyo flights.

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

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland. People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland are located about 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Most Manila visitors opt to spend their time at Ermita Church, Manila Ocean Park, and Manila Zoo. Ermita Church, Manila Ocean Park and Manila Zoo are located about 8.6 km, 8.9 km, and 6.9 km, respectively from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Manila looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $46 per day.

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

    Melbourne to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Nanjing the least frequently. Melbourne to Tokyo flights stopping in Brisbane are the next rarest. Brisbane is followed by Ho Chi Minh City in terms of the least popular stopover location for Melbourne 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 to Tokyo?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (average of $842). Flying from Melbourne to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Tokyo. 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 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$342Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$371Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$396Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$407Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$467Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetstarCheapest$523Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$576Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$601Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$605Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$660Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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