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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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PR Return flights from $861
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$861
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$861
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Dep. Fri 12 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$883
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$883
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$883
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$883
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$883
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$892
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$904
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$904
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$904
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$904
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 17 Nov$904
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$904
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$904
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$904
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$904
Dep. Sun 14 MarRet. Fri 02 Apr$905
Dep. Fri 26 FebRet. Tue 09 Mar$908
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$914
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$916
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$921
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 02 Mar$926
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Mon 15 Mar$926
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Tue 20 Oct$952
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$955
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$955
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Thu 24 Sep$962
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$962
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$964
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Tue 24 Nov$967
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Thu 24 Sep$984
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$987
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$996
Dep. Sun 07 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$1,016
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Thu 03 Dec$1,021
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,034
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,049
Dep. Sun 14 MarRet. Mon 05 Apr$1,136

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Tokyo

Return fares from Melbourne to Tokyo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$746
Aug 2026
$732
Sep 2026
$744
Oct 2026
$707
Nov 2026
$785
Dec 2026
$903
Jan 2027
$876
Feb 2027
$746
Mar 2027
$794
Apr 2027
$915

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is October 2026, with return fares from $707 — 23% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $915).

When Should You Fly to Tokyo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $707. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $915.

Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $795. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 11% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Tokyo Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Tokyo return airfares.

July 2026
$746
August 2026
$732
September 2026
$744
October 2026
$707
November 2026
$785
December 2026
$903
January 2027
$876
February 2027
$746
March 2027
$794
April 2027
$915

Average Melbourne to Tokyo Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Tokyo return airfares.

July 2026
$1,694
August 2026
$1,456
September 2026
$1,576
October 2026
$1,589
November 2026
$1,521
December 2026
$1,974
January 2027
$2,105
February 2027
$1,688
March 2027
$1,622
April 2027
$2,045

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Tokyo

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Tokyo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $695.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is 01 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Tokyo is Scoot.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Japan Airlines and Qantas fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Tokyo take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 9 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Tokyo?

The IATA code for Tokyo is TYO.

When should you book flights to Tokyo?

From our data, you should book flights to Tokyo 60 days out.


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