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Among airlines operating Tokyo to Sydney flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Tokyo and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• ANA
• Japan Airlines

Flights from Tokyo to Sydney may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $778 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with $1,418 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $104–$104 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 8% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Tokyo to Sydney route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,201 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,570, a difference of $369. 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 Tokyo to Sydney route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to Sydney flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 16:43
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 08:33.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of $1,329. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tokyo to Sydney takes 9h 48m, covering 12,595 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 Tokyo to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $814, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Japan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tokyo to Sydney flights are:

• ANA: 94% on time
• Japan Airlines: 92% on time
• Qantas Airways: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

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 12h 48m, compared to 13h 38m via Cairns (CNS) and 14h 36m via Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM).

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Tokyo to Sydney range from $997 to $1,826, with an average of $1,329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $997 counts as a good deal.