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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo

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JL Return flights from $1,584
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$1,584
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,584
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Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$1,584
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,584
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,585
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,586
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$1,589
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,589
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,605
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$1,608
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 04 Jul$1,682
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,747
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Sun 20 Sep$1,747
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sun 20 Sep$1,748
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,749
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,751
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,753
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$1,753
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,754
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,756
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,757
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,757
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,757
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$1,800
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,802
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,806
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,806
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$1,815
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,816
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,817
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$1,868
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,921
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,946
Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$1,946
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Thu 03 Dec$1,946
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$1,947
Dep. Fri 27 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$1,947
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$1,948
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,948

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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