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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo

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PR Return flights from $870
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Mon 22 Mar$870
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Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$870
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$870
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$870
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$870
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$893
Dep. Tue 20 AprRet. Tue 04 May$902
Dep. Wed 21 AprRet. Wed 05 May$902
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$902
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$902
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Tue 23 Feb$902
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$902
Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$913
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$913
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$913
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$913
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$913
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$913
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$913
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$913
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Thu 25 Mar$915
Dep. Sun 14 MarRet. Mon 05 Apr$924
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$924
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Sun 13 Dec$924
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$924
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Tue 20 Oct$924
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$924
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$924
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$924
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Sun 04 Oct$924
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$924
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$936
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$946
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$946
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$946
Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 03 Mar$949
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Sat 27 Feb$955
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$957

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 Sydney to Tokyo

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

Jul 2026
$955
Aug 2026
$755
Sep 2026
$791
Oct 2026
$763
Nov 2026
$746
Dec 2026
$863
Jan 2027
$1,082
Feb 2027
$850
Mar 2027
$765
Apr 2027
$1,068

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is November 2026, with return fares from $746 — 31% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,082).

When Should You Fly to Tokyo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $746. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,082 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $864. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 14% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Tokyo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$955
August 2026
$755
September 2026
$791
October 2026
$763
November 2026
$746
December 2026
$863
January 2027
$1,082
February 2027
$850
March 2027
$765
April 2027
$1,068

Average Sydney to Tokyo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,131
August 2026
$1,702
September 2026
$1,761
October 2026
$1,948
November 2026
$1,697
December 2026
$2,066
January 2027
$2,318
February 2027
$1,785
March 2027
$1,811
April 2027
$2,163

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Tokyo

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Tokyo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo is $712.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo is 28 July 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Tokyo?

Japan Airlines, ANA, Air Japan, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 9 hours and 35 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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