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Among airlines operating Melbourne to Tokyo flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Melbourne and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Japan Airlines

Flights from Melbourne to Tokyo may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL), with arrivals available at airports in Tokyo such as Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $654 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,550 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 10% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Melbourne to Tokyo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,117 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,229, a difference of $112. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Tokyo route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Tokyo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 07:20 and lands at 17:33
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 09:43.

The flight takes about 10h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $1,161. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Tokyo takes 10h 13m, covering 13,171 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $492, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 43m, compared to 13h 57m via Cairns (CNS) and 14h 19m via Brisbane (BNE).

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Melbourne (Japan Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around $24:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around $19:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Return flights from Melbourne to Tokyo range from $871 to $1,514, with an average of $1,161 over the past 12 months. Anything below $871 counts as a good deal.