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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo takes 10h 13m, covering 13,144 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.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo range from $887 to $1,545, with an average of $1,184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $887 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $1,184. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $667 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,582 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $541, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

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 $25:

• 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

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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.

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 Airport to Tokyo route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Tokyo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,139 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,252, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Japan Airlines

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 36m, compared to 13h 55m via Brisbane (BNE) and 13h 57m via Cairns (CNS).

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

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Tokyo flights:

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

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

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.

There are 11 baby change facilities just in the departures area of Melbourne Airport and another eight in arrivals. There is a kid’s play area opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 to let them burn some energy before boarding your flight, and there’s plenty of convenience stores to pick up something to keep the kids occupied or a snack to tide them over.

Yes, both Haneda and Narita Airports have options to collect and activate a SIM card to get you connected before even leaving the airport. You can either use one of the vending machines that dispense SIM cards or visit one of the many vendors who can set the service up for you to save you time and effort.

Though most flights on this route include a stopover in another city like Sydney or Hong Kong, you can find some non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo. For example, Qantas Airways offers direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo Narita International Airport without a layover.

Narita International Airport is very well-connected with the city via public transportat. Keisei Skyliner is the fastest way to reach the city centre as it runs frequently and the journey takes less than an hour. There is also a cheaper option in the form of JR Narita Line Train, which takes about 90 minutes and runs hourly.

If you are planning to leave your car at the airport, refer to the airport’s website to see which options suit your needs the most and pre-book your parking space. For those who want to park their vehicle at the airport for a longer time, the budget car parks may be the best idea. The most convenient option for people who have booked their flights from Melbourne to Tokyo with Qantas may be parking in the business car park near Terminal 1.

Yes, there are three hotels located on the grounds of the Haneda Airport. There is a transit hotel, Royal Park Hotel, The Haneda and Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyo in terminal 2. An alternative for those who are travelling on a budget is First Cabin Tokyo Haneda.