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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 18:27
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 19:42.

The flight takes about 9h 07m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brisbane to Tokyo.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Tokyo takes 9h 07m, covering 4,441 miles.

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 Brisbane to Tokyo range from £478 to £800, with an average of £608 over the past 12 months. Anything below £478 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of £608. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £385 return via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), compared with £639 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£75 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 Brisbane to Tokyo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 £13:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around £10:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

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

Afternoon 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 Brisbane to Tokyo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 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 11% on the Brisbane to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £576 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £641, a difference of £66. 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 Brisbane and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Cairns (CNS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 02m, compared to 14h 06m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 15h 59m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Brisbane (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 Brisbane 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:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a checked 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.

There are several long-term parking options available at the Brisbane Airport. AIRPARK are a great budget-friendly solution with a free shuttle bus to and from the terminal. If you’re looking for something closer, the ParkLong parks are on Levels 5–9 of Parking Building 1 or Levels 1–6 of Parking Building 2, only a few steps from the terminal. You can arrange parking on the day or book online on the airport website to guarantee a space.

The bus to the airport, run by the Brisbane City Council, is route 590, which starts at the Toombul Interchange and runs to the Skygate Mall. From there you can catch the free shuttle to the International Terminal. If you are coming from the central city, then the Airtrain is a good option, taking only 20min from Brisbane Central Station. The trains run every 15min daily and tickets can either be booked online or purchased at the Airtrain stations.

At Haneda Airport, there are several companies that offer currency-exchange services at the International Arrivals Area of Terminal 1. This includes Travelex, which offer a service where you can reserve your Japanese yen before your arrival and pick it up at Haneda Airport. Narita Airport have state-of-the-art, automatic currency-exchange machines where you can exchange foreign cash to yen, available 24h in Terminal 1 and 2 Arrivals Areas.

If you’re flying into Haneda Airport late or just want to stay close to your terminal, Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda is your best option. This 4-star hotel is located at the north end of the International Passenger Terminal, only a 4min walk from the Arrivals Area, or you can arrange a complimentary shuttle to help you get there.

The world-leading Tokyo public transport easily connects both Haneda Airport and Narita Airport with downtown Tokyo. Narita Airport is serviced by numerous train services, including the Skyliner on the Keisei Line which will take you to Nippori Station. The Keikyu Line from the underground station connects Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station, or you can catch the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station.