$371 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan

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Best Japan Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$696
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$665
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$803
Okinawa
Okinawa3 stops$936
Nagoya
Nagoya1 stop$807
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$875
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$696
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$665
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$803
Okinawa
Okinawa3 stops$936
Nagoya
Nagoya1 stop$807
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$875

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Japan

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Japan

Fri, 22 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
Juneyao Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:00MEL-UKB
35h 00m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
19:00 - 06:00UKB-MEL
34h 00m1 stop
$665Juneyao Airlines
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Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Juneyao Airlines Logo
08:00 - 12:00MEL-NRT
29h 00m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
13:15 - 06:00NRT-MEL
15h 45m1 stop
$696Juneyao Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Juneyao Airlines Logo
08:00 - 12:00MEL-NRT
29h 00m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
13:15 - 07:00NRT-MEL
15h 45m1 stop
$698Juneyao Airlines
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 14:30MEL-NGO
28h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 12:40NGO-MEL
18h 40m1 stop
$807China Eastern
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Wed, 30 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
Philippine Airlines Logo
08:00 - 00:25MEL-HND
17h 25m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
15:05 - 05:00HND-MEL
36h 55m1 stop
$812Philippine Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 11:00MEL-KIX
25h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
16:30 - 12:40KIX-MEL
19h 10m1 stop
$838China Eastern
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Sun, 24 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 08:20MEL-FUK
27h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:00 - 04:20FUK-MEL
17h 20m1 stop
$855Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 1 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:45 - 15:30MEL-FUK
16h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 07:10FUK-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$954Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 2 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:45 - 15:30MEL-FUK
16h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:30 - 12:30FUK-MEL
18h 00m1 stop
$1,015Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 10:40MEL-OKA
36h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 18:10OKA-MEL
20h 15m2 stops
$4,357Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Japan flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $1,144 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,144.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan is November, when tickets cost $955 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,549 and $1,368 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Japan, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Japan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$371
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • What airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Japan?

    Japan Airlines provides most of the non-stop trips from Melbourne to Japan. Other airlines allow transfers in renowned Asian cities. For instance, China Airlines stops in Taipei while Philippines Airlines have a layover in Manila. If travelling via Royal Brunei Airlines, expect a stop in Bandar Seri Begawan. Layovers last between 2 and 4 hours.

  • Can I hire a car at Narita International Airport?

    There are two car rental centres at Narita International Airport. The first is in Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall and another on the first floor of Terminal 2. Companies with counters in these locations include Toyota, Nissan, Times Car, ORIX, and Nippon.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, when retur flights cost $597 on average. Morning departures are around 24% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $989.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • There are several ways to travel from Melbourne city centre to Melbourne Airport (MEL), where you can find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Japan. Consider taking a PTV bus to Spencer Street and a SkyBus coach to the airport after that. Alternatively, you can board a tram at Elizabeth Street or the Metro at Melbourne Central to Spencer Street and take the bus. Trips from central Melbourne to Melbourne Airport last at least 45 minutes.
  • Narita International Airport (NRT) is roughly 40 miles from Tokyo city centre. While taxis from the airport to central Tokyo are available, they are usually expensive due to the long distance. Thus, the most affordable transfer at Narita International Airport is the Narita Express. The train takes about 1 hour to get to central Tokyo. If your accommodation is at Ueno, consider taking the Keisei Skyliner, whose pick-up point is near the Arrivals Hall.
  • Enjoy a meal or a glass of your favourite wine in The House by Aspire Lounge at Melbourne Airport. The lounge is in Terminal 2 on the third floor. If travelling with youngsters, the Plaza Premium Lounge is an excellent alternative. This lounge is located near Gate 9 in Terminal 2 and features kid-friendly books and snacks.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 921 reviews
7.9Boarding
8.0Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
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As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2025HKG - DEL
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As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Overall the flight was a good experience. It is different from American Airlines because they board the back of the plane first rather than the front first. Food was decent. They gave out pillows ,blankets , and face masks. I did find this airline had faster flights back home than others. Less travel and layover time.

The flight was fantastic and the crew was absolutely excellent, but the entertainment system on the B777 was not working. That's a long time to spend with no electronics. The crew offered I-Pads but I had brought my own. I am only pointing this out because this is the second flight on Philippines Air where the entertainment system was down. FJM

Theairline, both at the terminal and during the entirety of the flight were kept at uncomfortably cold temps. Maybe between 55 and 60 f. Those who had traveled with the airline before donned puffer jackets, wool hats and pulled blankets from their carry-on bags. The seat back entertainment also failed on my trip, leaving me for 12 hrs. With nothing. Seats offered enough room (barely) for a 6'1" frame, but it was pretty tight But the worst offender was the uncomfortable temp..

The checking in agent tried to give me a different seat. She tried to give me an economy seat even though I had already checked in with a seat assigned and paid an extra $300 for those seats. She also separated our seating assignment. Very unprofessional and seriously a bad example for an agent. She was rude when I showed her my receipts and she made us wait more than 15 minutes before we were able to get the right boarding passes and correct seats (seats that we paid for in advance)!!!

Terrible check in and food was like from fast food

Not so good, my business seat is not working properly

There was something that did not work on every fligjt. No water in business class washroom and inflight entertainment system did not work in business class.

I can't complain. Flying with Philippines airlines was the best choice. They are the best option in the Philippines.

Everything was great, except for the inflight entertainment, which wouldn't work on my Samsung Zflip. The flight was smooth despite the heavy rains exiting Tokyo. The cabin crew were very attentive and friendly. I had the pork katsudon, which was very tender and flavorful.

Flight left on time landed early, Crew was great , never an easy job. Bags arrived in a timely manner . Good job all in all.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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