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

• Earliest: departs at 07:20 and lands at 17:32
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 09:42.

The flight takes about 10h 12m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo takes 10h 12m, covering 5,075 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 Melbourne Airport to Tokyo range from £494 to £852, with an average of £654 over the past 12 months. Anything below £494 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £654 route average. Book 14 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with £886 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£74 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 Melbourne Airport to Tokyo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £291, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging £45:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates averaging £36:

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Melbourne Airport to Tokyo route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £615 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £693, a difference of £79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Japan Airlines

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 34m, compared to 13h 50m via Brisbane (BNE) and 14h 02m via Cairns (CNS).

Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (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 Melbourne Airport 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:

• 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 and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are 11 baby change facilities just in the departures area of Melbourne Airport and another eight in arrivals. There is a kid’s play area opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 to let them burn some energy before boarding your flight, and there’s plenty of convenience stores to pick up something to keep the kids occupied or a snack to tide them over.

Yes, both Haneda and Narita Airports have options to collect and activate a SIM card to get you connected before even leaving the airport. You can either use one of the vending machines that dispense SIM cards or visit one of the many vendors who can set the service up for you to save you time and effort.