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$248+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Tokyo (TYO)

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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TYO
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tokyo are usually found in November or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 March 11, 2026.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/612:30 am
MEL
-
HND
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Sun 5/1711:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/9$418
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:15 am
MEL
-
HND
1 stop18h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 5/1611:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/9$419
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:15 am
MEL
-
HND
1 stop18h 20m
AirAsia X
Sun 5/1011:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/8$420
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3010:20 am
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops26h 50m
China Southern
Fri 6/121:25 pm
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 3/11$422
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:15 am
MEL
-
HND
1 stop18h 20m
AirAsia X
Fri 5/1511:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop28h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/10$423
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:45 pm
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop18h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 6/13:00 pm
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/9$430
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:45 pm
MEL
-
HND
1 stop25h 50m
AirAsia X
Tue 5/1211:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop22h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/9$430
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/269:00 pm
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Fri 6/51:25 pm
NRT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/510:20 am
MEL
-
NRT
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Mon 6/152:45 pm
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 3/8$434
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:00 pm
MEL
-
HND
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Sun 6/143:45 pm
HND
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 3/8$434
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:30 am
MEL
-
HND
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Wed 5/2011:50 pm
HND
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/8$436
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/611:35 am
MEL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 10m
XiamenAir
Mon 6/152:55 pm
NRT
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/8$437

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$418
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$248
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$706

Good round-trip deal

$1,257 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,709 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Melbourne-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
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From Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO)
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Tokyo (TYO).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Fri 8/28

11:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/10

5:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

$626

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 8/23

10:35 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/5

9:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop22h 05m

$643

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

12:30 am-1:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 5/31

2:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$665

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Sat 8/22

12:30 am-1:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/9

2:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$698

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Mon 5/4

5:15 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 5/7

11:50 pm-4:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

$808

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 8/23

6:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/7

9:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$854

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Wed 8/26

6:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/10

5:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop15h 45m

$854

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - HND

MELHND

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 7/13

2:05 am-6:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

$866

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 4/27

3:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 5/10

7:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 00m

$959
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Sun 6/14

9:35 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 6/29

8:25 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$964

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Tokyo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Tokyo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Tokyo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Tokyo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Tokyo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo (average of $308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 March 11, 2026.

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

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 March 11, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $386.

What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Cairns (CNS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

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 129 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 last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% 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 March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
967 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,730 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

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 Airport to Tokyo?

    For as low as $643, China Eastern can have you in Tokyo from Melbourne Airport in 22h 25m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Tokyo is about 5078 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $253 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Japan Airlines, starting at $451 and $650 round-trip. Users have found that China Southern is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tokyo from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (64%), MIAT Mongolian (64%), LATAM Airlines( 53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,311 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo. The cheapest flight overall is $1,026 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Tokyo Narita) is currently priced at $430.

  • 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 vacation 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo (average of $308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Tokyo

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$253Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$451Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$650Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$770Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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