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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo

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FJ Return flights from $884
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$884
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Wed 10 Mar$884
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$892
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,073
Dep. Fri 27 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$1,073
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,076
Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,077
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$1,077
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,248
Dep. Thu 31 DecRet. Fri 08 Jan$1,534
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,665
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$1,707
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,770
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,781
Dep. Fri 08 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$2,073
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,561

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 $719.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo is 08 September 2026.

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

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

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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