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

XiamenAir, VietJet Air, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Japan

How many flights depart from Australia to Japan on average per day?

19 flights are operational daily from Australia to Japan as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 80% of flights per day taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Australia to Japan on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 137 flights per week flying from Australia to Japan. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Japan?

Prices for flights from Australia to Japan are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Japan?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Japan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:25 - 13:20MEL-NRT

27h 55m1 stop

14:35 - 21:30NRT-MEL

28h 55m1 stop

£355China Southern

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

11:25 - 19:40MEL-HND

34h 15m1 stop

10:45 - 21:30HND-MEL

32h 45m1 stop

£355China Southern

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11:25 - 13:20MEL-NRT

27h 55m1 stop

14:35 - 06:50NRT-MEL

38h 15m1 stop

£357China Southern

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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

15:15 - 13:35SYD-HND

24h 20m1 stop

23:55 - 20:35HND-SYD

18h 40m1 stop

£372

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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar

22:15 - 22:35SYD-HND

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00:05 - 06:30HND-SYD

28h 25m1 stop

£379

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13:30 - 07:30MEL-NRT

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11:45 - 06:30NRT-MEL

16h 45m1 stop

£391Royal Brunei Airlines

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01:45 - 07:20HND-PER

30h 35m1 stop

£396Philippine Airlines

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12:00 - 12:50MEL-NRT

26h 50m1 stop

10:55 - 10:00NRT-MEL

21h 05m1 stop

£412China Eastern

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08:40 - 00:20PER-HND

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15:20 - 07:20HND-PER

17h 00m1 stop

£424Philippine Airlines

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18h 10m1 stop

£436China Eastern

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China Southern flights from Australia to Japan

Our best China Southern deals on Australia to Japan flight tickets

China Southern

29 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 55m

1 stop

NRT13:20Tokyo Narita

5 Nov

NRT14:35Tokyo Narita

28h 55m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

£355

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China Southern

15 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 55m

1 stop

NRT13:20Tokyo Narita

15 Dec

NRT14:35Tokyo Narita

38h 15m

1 stop

MEL06:50Melbourne

£357

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China Southern

29 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 55m

1 stop

NRT13:20Tokyo Narita

5 Nov

NRT13:50Tokyo Narita

29h 40m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

£358

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China Eastern flights from Australia to Japan

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China Eastern

31 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 50m

1 stop

NRT12:50Tokyo Narita

17 Nov

NRT10:55Tokyo Narita

21h 05m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

£412

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China Eastern

13 Oct

MEL13:00Melbourne

25h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:00Tokyo Narita

20 Oct

NRT13:50Tokyo Narita

18h 10m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

£436

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China Eastern

11 Oct

MEL22:30Melbourne

24h 50m

1 stop

HND21:20Tokyo Haneda

22 Oct

HND17:10Tokyo Haneda

14h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

£442

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11:25-13:20

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Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/11

14:35-21:30

1 stop28h 55m

£355

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MELHND

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Wed 29/10

11:25-19:40

1 stop34h 15m

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10:45-21:30

1 stop32h 45m

£355

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MELNRT

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11:25-13:20

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Narita

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14:35-06:50

1 stop38h 15m

£357

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Sun 15/2

15:15-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

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23:55-20:35

1 stop18h 40m

£372

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SYDHND

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22:15-22:35

1 stop26h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 12/10

00:05-06:30

1 stop28h 25m

£379

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MELNRT

Melbourne

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13:30-07:30

1 stop20h 00m

Tokyo Narita

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11:45-06:30

1 stop16h 45m

£391

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Thu 30/10

08:40-00:20

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 6/11

01:45-07:20

1 stop30h 35m

£396

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MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-12:50

1 stop26h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 17/11

10:55-10:00

1 stop21h 05m

£412

PerthTokyo

PER - HND

PERHND

Perth

Thu 30/10

08:40-00:20

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 7/11

15:20-07:20

1 stop17h 00m

£424

MelbourneTokyo

MEL - NRT

MELNRT

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

13:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 20/10

13:50-10:00

1 stop18h 10m

£436

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Japan

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

The cheapest month to fly to Japan from Australia is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around £461, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Japan in August, then you should wait until June to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £502.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Japan?

The cheapest day to depart from Australia to Japan is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as £710. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,155.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Japan?

Our data shows that the cheapest Australia to Japan flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Japan in the evening for as low as £885. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Japan, so prices are often more expensive at around £1,057 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Australia to Japan flight route?

Fly from Cairns to Tokyo Narita for the best Australia - Japan flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Japan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around £513 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Japan from Australia for as low as £486 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Australia to Japan flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to Japan flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Japan flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Japan flight.

Cheap Australia to Japan flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to Japan

Best price found	£231
Fastest flight time	9h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Japan	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Japan from Australia in the past 72 hours is £231. The best return flight deal from Australia to Japan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £798.

The fastest flight from Australia to Japan takes 9h 35m

Direct flights go from Australia to Japan every day.

There are 2 airports near Japan: Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Japan?
Prices for flights from Australia to Japan are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Japan?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Japan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Australia to Japan?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Australia to Japan is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (44.43% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A330-300 (33.61%), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (13.73%), and Airbus A330-200 (4.43%).

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