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

• Qantas Airways
• Japan Airlines

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

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
• Fiji Airways: a cabin bag in Business Class 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 Tokyo to Melbourne:

• 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 $611 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,545 for direct.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 11% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Tokyo to Melbourne route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,242 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,423 – a $181 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Tokyo to Melbourne route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 19:33
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 06:38.

The flight takes about 10h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of $1,310. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tokyo to Melbourne 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $778 to $7,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tokyo to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $474, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 19m, compared to 13h 44m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 13h 55m via Cairns (CNS).

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

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $19:

· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· Ace Rental Cars
· Alpha

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $24:

· Sixt
· Yesaway
· Economy Rent a Car
· Kangaroo Rental
· Budget

Return flights from Tokyo to Melbourne range from $1,049 to $1,561, with an average of $1,310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,049 counts as a good deal.