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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 519 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found217 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time10 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week54

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo is 418 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo.
LATAM Airlines, Finnair and MIAT Mongolian Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo.
As of April 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Tokyo is usually August.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.7 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from 418 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, AirAsia X and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tokyo: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is two hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.

  • With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. JAL operates the earliest flight at 00:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from MEL to NRT is with Qantas at 10:35.

  • For a relaxed start to your MEL to Tokyo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo tickets are available for booking. Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • Keep an eye out for offers from JAL. This carrier has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from MEL to Tokyo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

    • Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:

  • 63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tokyo

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo flight is 217 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 418 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEL to Tokyo.

  • April is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from MEL to Tokyo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Find a cheap flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

  • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks before your flight from MEL to Tokyo.

  • The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.

  • Following your MEL to Tokyo flight, kick back at a hotel close to NRT. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

  • Tokyo Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

  • March is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, visit Tokyo in December.

  • Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MEL to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Tokyo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

  • Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are highlights.

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