Statistics on Melbourne-Tokyo flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Tokyo (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Tokyo from Melbourne airport is $ 994 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 778 (in june) and $ 1528 (in january), which is a saving of $ 216 or a surplus of $ 535 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 66689 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 778, saving $ 216 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 994). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1528).
Flight Melbourne-Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1155 | $ 1528 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 769 | $ 1027 | good price |
| March | $ 718 | $ 920 | good price |
| April | $ 867 | $ 1084 | fair price |
| May | $ 663 | $ 811 | good price |
| June | $ 659 | $ 778 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 724 | $ 930 | good price |
| August | $ 681 | $ 795 | good price |
| September | $ 706 | $ 976 | good price |
| October | $ 631 | $ 880 | good price |
| November | $ 691 | $ 959 | good price |
| December | $ 953 | $ 1234 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Tokyo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo range from $422 to $1528. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1476 to $1528). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Tokyo flight
There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Tokyo airport: Qantas, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, China Eastern, Vietjet Air, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Cebu Pacific and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 66689 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Melbourne->Tokyo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Tokyo flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 530 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Tokyo flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $40. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tokyo to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $51. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a saturday may cost you an additional $62.
Top prices Melbourne-Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 15-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 01-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 05-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 466 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 07-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 470 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 09-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 470 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 10-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 465 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 13-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 513 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 482 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 10-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 466 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 02-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 495 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Tokyo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Tokyo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Tokyo, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 976 $, which is a saving of 18 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (77 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Tokyo flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1445 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1521), 6 to 7 months ($ 1471), 7 to 8 months ($ 1452), 8 to 9 months ($ 1468), 9 to 10 months ($ 1488), 10 to 11 months ($ 1496) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 838 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 999), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 7 to 8 months ($ 894), 8 to 9 months ($ 968) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 916), 2 to 3 months ($ 915), 3 to 4 months ($ 890), 4 to 5 months ($ 881), 5 to 6 months ($ 907), 6 to 7 months ($ 814), 8 to 9 months ($ 816), 9 to 10 months ($ 887) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1011 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1076), 3 to 4 months ($ 1045), 4 to 5 months ($ 1078), 7 to 8 months ($ 1029), 8 to 9 months ($ 1038), 9 to 10 months ($ 1078) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 764), 1 to 2 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 809), 6 to 7 months ($ 787), 7 to 8 months ($ 780), 9 to 10 months ($ 803) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 750), 3 to 4 months ($ 742), 4 to 5 months ($ 739), 5 to 6 months ($ 714), 6 to 7 months ($ 737), 7 to 8 months ($ 749), 8 to 9 months ($ 751), 9 to 10 months ($ 728), 10 to 11 months ($ 751) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 907), 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 926), 5 to 6 months ($ 881), 7 to 8 months ($ 862), 8 to 9 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 875), 10 to 11 months ($ 860) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 721 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 757), 5 to 6 months ($ 763), 6 to 7 months ($ 758), 7 to 8 months ($ 771), 8 to 9 months ($ 790), 9 to 10 months ($ 768) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 968), 4 to 5 months ($ 862), 5 to 6 months ($ 855), 6 to 7 months ($ 890), 7 to 8 months ($ 875), 9 to 10 months ($ 940), 10 to 11 months ($ 874), 11 to 12 months ($ 870) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 652 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 871), 5 to 6 months ($ 824), 6 to 7 months ($ 858), 9 to 10 months ($ 853), 11 to 12 months ($ 696) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 711 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 877), 1 to 2 months ($ 895), 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 10 to 11 months ($ 810) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1032 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1218), 2 to 3 months ($ 1116), 3 to 4 months ($ 1092), 5 to 6 months ($ 1111), 6 to 7 months ($ 1172) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Melbourne to Tokyo: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1304 $534 to $2565 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1180 $634 to $1857 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1482 $616 to $2943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1107 $470 to $1654 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 824 $465 to $1309 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1281 $615 to $2016 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 914 $466 to $1246 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 717 $494 to $825 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 992 $588 to $1390 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 837 $494 to $1873 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 886 $482 to $1286 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 796 $499 to $1411 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, march, june, september and october are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!