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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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FJ Return flights from $795
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$795
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Sat 12 Dec$796
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Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Sat 05 Dec$796
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Sat 19 Dec$798
Dep. Tue 11 MayRet. Wed 26 May$801
Dep. Fri 14 MayRet. Wed 26 May$801
Dep. Fri 15 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$804
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$805
Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$805
Dep. Tue 01 DecRet. Sat 19 Dec$805
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$805
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Wed 14 Oct$805
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$805
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$805
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$805
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$806
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Sat 13 Feb$806
Dep. Tue 20 AprRet. Wed 05 May$806
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$806
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$806
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$806
Dep. Fri 22 JanRet. Sat 06 Feb$806
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 01 May$806
Dep. Fri 07 MayRet. Sat 22 May$806
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$806
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$806
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$806
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$806
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$807
Dep. Tue 20 AprRet. Sat 08 May$807
Dep. Tue 27 AprRet. Wed 12 May$807
Dep. Fri 30 AprRet. Sat 15 May$807
Dep. Tue 04 MayRet. Wed 19 May$807
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Wed 28 Apr$807
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 08 May$808
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$833
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$844
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Wed 10 Feb$845
Dep. Fri 29 JanRet. Wed 10 Feb$851

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
$684
Sep 2026
$695
Oct 2026
$747
Nov 2026
$755
Dec 2026
$911
Jan 2027
$1,051
Feb 2027
$771
Mar 2027
$798
Apr 2027
$882

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is August 2026, with return fares from $684 — 35% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,051).

When Should You Fly to Tokyo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $684. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,051 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $804. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and July, you'll generally pay up to 15% 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
$684
September 2026
$695
October 2026
$747
November 2026
$755
December 2026
$911
January 2027
$1,051
February 2027
$771
March 2027
$798
April 2027
$882

Average Melbourne to Tokyo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,716
August 2026
$1,475
September 2026
$1,659
October 2026
$1,612
November 2026
$1,534
December 2026
$2,005
January 2027
$2,146
February 2027
$1,717
March 2027
$1,620
April 2027
$1,912

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 August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Tokyo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is $743.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Tokyo is 11 May 2027.

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

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

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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