Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo (MEL - TYO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$354	AirAsia X 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $354
Cheapest one-way flight	$190	AirAsia X 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $190
Cheapest nonstop flights	$969	Qantas Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $969
Last-minute weekend getaway	$901	Jetstar 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $901
Cheapest business class flights	$1,782	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is currently $1,782

Fastest flight	9 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Tokyo takes 9 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–620
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $850–1,450

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Tokyo

Qantas

Nonstop

from $969

Typical price: $1,050–1,900

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - NRT Every day

172 weekly connecting flights

MEL - HND, NRT Every day
JAL

Nonstop

from $918

Typical price: $1,400–3,200

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - NRT Every day
Jetstar

from $641

Typical price: $860–1,800

90 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - NRT Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $837

Typical price: $750–1,850

64 weekly connecting flights

MEL - HND, NRT Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $1,028

Typical price: $1,400–2,400

38 weekly connecting flights

MEL - HND, NRT Every day
Scoot

from $548

Typical price: $660–1,400

33 weekly connecting flights

MEL - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $520 to $620.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $354. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $969, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest JAL flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $918, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $641, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $837, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $1,028, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $548, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo starts at $354 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $190 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 7 nonstop flights and 172 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Tokyo are:

JAL offers 7 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Jetstar offers 90 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Cathay Pacific offers 64 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Singapore Airlines offers 38 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Scoot offers 33 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $354. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $969, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest JAL flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $918, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $641, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $837, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $1,028, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $548, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.

JAL and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 JAL direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Tokyo at price $901 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

JAL and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 JAL direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tokyo start at $969 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Qantas.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tokyo start at $1,782 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tokyo start at $354 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Tokyo starts at $901 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Tokyo at price $901 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.