Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tokyo from $397

If you are unable to visit Tokyo during the month of August, then departing from Melbourne during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $861.

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Tokyo. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,363. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,488.

Fly from Melbourne to Tokyo Narita for the best Melbourne - Tokyo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tokyo from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tokyo for around $1,084 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tokyo from Melbourne for as low as $875 on momondo.

Jetstar, VietJet Air, and Vietnam Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Tokyo

Qantas Airways, China Southern and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo from Melbourne according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Tokyo. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tokyo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 26% of flights between Melbourne and Tokyo have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 117 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Japan Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of April 2026, 6 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Tokyo each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 09:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off at midday.

As of April 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Tokyo. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.