
10 hour(s), 15 minute(s)

Swap Melbourne's laneway coffee shops for Tokyo's tucked-away izakayas. The two cities are super-easy to travel between, as long as you know which airlines to fly with, when to go and how much you should be paying. We'll share all of this info with you right here.
Skip the lengthy stopovers. Two top airlines fly direct on this route:
When flying direct, it takes 10 hours and 15 minutes to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo.
There are currently 14 scheduled flights per week from Melbourne to Japan's Narita airport. Here's how that's divided between the two airlines
Flights start from just AU$381. On average, expect to pay between AU$550 and AU$1,500. Lock in your fare early or keep an eye on Qantas sales and Japan Airlines seasonal drops. The cheaper fares tend to be with budget airlines, like Jetstar, Scoot or AirAsia, which will have a stop along the way.
Right now, November is your cheapest bet but fares tend to dip between July and November in general. Summer can be very hot and humid in Japan and many tourists tend to avoid it, so this is often a cheaper time to travel, too. However, avoid May, January, and July as prices spike thanks to local holidays, school breaks, and peak travel demand.
Tokyo's Narita International Airport is about 60 kms out from the centre of the city. But luckily getting in is simple.
Australians don't need a visa to enter Japan, as long as the stay is for 90 days or less. Just make sure your passport has at least six months' validity left and you're good to go.
Melbourne is 1 - 2 hours ahead of Tokyo depending on the time of year. Victoria runs daylight saving; Japan doesn’t. Don’t stress, though, your flight time already factors in the difference.
Flights to Tokyo don’t have to cost a fortune. With a few smart moves, you can score serious savings without skimping on comfort.
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Other popular destinations in Japan from Melbourne you might want to check out:
Flying in the other direction? Here's all the information you need about the reverse journey from Tokyo to Melbourne.
Flight Duration | 10 hr(s) 15 mins |
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