Cheapest flight ticket found	451 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	10 hrs, 10 mins
Places to go	78
Most popular airline	LATAM Airlines
Average flights per week	59

Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Japan

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to Japan from Melbourne? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

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Melbourne to Japan flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Japan? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 451 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Okinawa.451 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Okinawa Naha.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Okinawa Naha on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 451 €, select.

Osaka.478 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 478 €, select.

Tokyo.489 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 489 €, select.

Fukuoka.550 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Fukuoka.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Fukuoka on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 550 €, select.

Sapporo.595 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.

Nagoya.603 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Nagoya Chubu Centrair.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Nagoya Chubu Centrair on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 603 €, select.

Hiroshima.670 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Hiroshima International.Inbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Hiroshima International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 670 €, select.

Nagasaki.678 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Nagasaki.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Nagasaki on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 678 €, select.

Kumamoto.713 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kumamoto on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 713 €, select.

Okayama.723 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Okayama.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Okayama on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 723 €, select.

Toyama.734 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Toyama.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Toyama on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 734 €, select.

Akita.757 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Akita.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Akita on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 757 €, select.

Tokyo.758 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jun, returning Sun, 4 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 758 €, select.

Miyako Jima.798 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Japan Transocean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Miyako Jima.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Transocean Air, departs from Miyako Jima on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 798 €, select.

Sendai.831 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Sendai.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Sendai on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 831 €, select.

Oita.866 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Oita.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Oita on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 866 €, select.

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Flights from Melbourne to Japan FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Japan from Melbourne?

The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Japan costs 451 €.

Explore the different prices of flights from Melbourne to Japan and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Japan?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Japan is September. See if any of these flights in September suit you.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Japan flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Melbourne to Japan is Melbourne to Okinawa Naha. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from 451 €.

Take a look at Melbourne to Okinawa Naha flights.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Japan?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Japan is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Japan from Melbourne?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Japan from Melbourne is Scoot.

Explore Scoot flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Qantas.

Cheapest flights to Japan from Melbourne

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Japan

451 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Melbourne to Japan.
That fare takes you from Melbourne into Okinawa Naha in Okinawa.
238 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way journey.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Enter 'Japan' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares across different cities.
Japan has around 35 international airports, so you can choose from plenty of arrival options.
Widen your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the closest airports at both your departure and destination points, which could help you save.
Pay less and have more options by booking ahead. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on cost, timing or airline.
Get notified when prices change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get real-time updates sent to your phone.

Best time to fly from Melbourne to Japan

If saving money matters, September is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Japan.
In general, flying in the middle of the week is a practical way to keep costs down. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean cheaper prices.
April, May and August are the most popular months to travel to Japan. April comes out on top, making it the perfect time to visit if you want the most going on.
January, February and March are quieter months. March has the lowest overall travel demand and is a good choice if you want to keep things more low-key.

Flights from Melbourne to Japan: what to expect

Your flight from Melbourne will leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
At least one airport in Japan can be reached on a nonstop flight from Melbourne.
Roughly 11 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and cities across Japan.
Fly at cruising altitude with Qantas or J-Air, the main airlines operating this route.
Tokyo is one of the most popular routes from Melbourne to Japan.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 10 hours 10 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Japan

Tokyo

This Kantō city is one of the leading destinations for Melbourne to Japan flights. Start your sightseeing at unmissable attractions like TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals to Tokyo's main airport, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) gives you an alternative way to touch down.
Explore the lineup of hotels in Tokyo and round out your trip with a stay that suits your plans.

Osaka

The main draws in this Kansai city include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
When it comes to where you'll land, your options include Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX), Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
Check out hotels in Osaka and lock in a stay that suits your plans.

Fukuoka

Itsukushima Shrine, Momochi Seaside Park and Ohori Park are major attractions to tick off while you're in this corner of Kyushu-Okinawa.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the main airport to plan your flight around.
Whether you're stopping over or staying a while, hotels in Fukuoka offer options for every type of trip.

Visiting Japan for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Make sure you know the entry rules before you go. Rules can vary depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with official sources like your airline, travel agent or the local embassy.
You'll be using the Japanese yen (JPY) for your daily spending. Credit and debit cards are only accepted at larger businesses, so you may need a backup payment option at times.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, which has a population of about 120 million.
You won't need to adjust your watch as you travel through this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+9 inches place.
For a warmer trip to Japan, consider going in August.
Conditions are often coolest around January.
May tends to be the driest month, while January is the wettest.
The Kyoto Gion Matsuri grand procession, Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season and the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri parade are some of the well-known events here. Consider booking your Melbourne to Japan flight around moments like these for a different travel experience.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

A cheap flight from Melbourne to Japan will get you there. Your next move is planning the stay. Discover competitive prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Japan. For the freedom to explore at your own pace, also check out the range of car rental options in Japan.

Japan hotels and car hire

Did you know we can help you plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Japan? Get exclusive deals and great rates for hotels and car hire in Japan.