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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo

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BI Return flights from $880
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$880
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Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$881
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$881
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$882
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Mon 05 Apr$882
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Fri 02 Apr$882
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$882
Dep. Tue 11 MayRet. Wed 26 May$895
Dep. Thu 22 AprRet. Fri 07 May$896
Dep. Sat 17 AprRet. Mon 03 May$896
Dep. Sun 16 MayRet. Fri 28 May$896
Dep. Sun 09 MayRet. Mon 24 May$896
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Mon 29 Mar$896
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$897
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$897
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$899
Dep. Tue 11 MayRet. Mon 24 May$908
Dep. Thu 13 MayRet. Wed 26 May$908
Dep. Thu 13 MayRet. Fri 28 May$908
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Mon 03 May$908
Dep. Sun 25 AprRet. Fri 07 May$908
Dep. Thu 22 AprRet. Wed 05 May$909
Dep. Tue 20 AprRet. Mon 03 May$909
Dep. Tue 20 AprRet. Wed 05 May$909
Dep. Thu 15 AprRet. Mon 03 May$910
Dep. Sat 24 AprRet. Fri 07 May$910
Dep. Sat 15 MayRet. Fri 28 May$910
Dep. Sat 08 MayRet. Fri 21 May$910
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$925
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Wed 17 Feb$940
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$946
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$954
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$954
Dep. Sun 14 MarRet. Fri 02 Apr$956
Dep. Sun 09 MayRet. Fri 21 May$969
Dep. Sun 09 MayRet. Wed 26 May$969
Dep. Sun 09 MayRet. Fri 28 May$969
Dep. Sat 08 MayRet. Mon 24 May$969

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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