Question 1

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 10h 15m to travel the 5,075 miles between Melbourne and Tokyo.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Tokyo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Tokyo, with an average flight time of 10h 10m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Tokyo Narita Airport. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo was £263 for a one-way ticket and £466 for a return.

Question 4

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 07:20 and will be landing in Tokyo at 15:15.

Question 5

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo jets off at 10:35 and lands at 19:00.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Tokyo?

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The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Tokyo flight route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Tokyo on a daily basis.

Question 8

Does Melbourne Airport have facilities for those travelling with children?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Can I pick up a Japanese SIM card at the airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo is November, where tickets cost £555 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £855 and £703 respectively.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo.

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 15

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £477 for a return.

Question 16

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 20% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 17

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Sydney (SYD) often has the shortest stopovers from Melbourne to Tokyo, with an average time of 2h 20m.

Question 18

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Sydney (SYD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 00m.

Question 19

How often are flights from Melbourne to Tokyo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Tokyo historically see delays in approximately 25% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 115 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Japan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 22% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Tokyo were found on China Southern (£466) and China Eastern (£484).

Question 25

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo costs £1,674 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £341 on average.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Tokyo from Melbourne Airport usually cost between £536 and £871 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £466 on China Southern (1 Nov–17 Nov).

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