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 $ 1045 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 792 (in june) and $ 1599 (in january), which is a saving of $ 253 or a surplus of $ 555 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $484 to $538 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 73206 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 792, saving $ 253 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1045). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1599).
Flight Melbourne-Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1162 | $ 1599 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 818 | $ 1129 | fair price |
| March | $ 762 | $ 995 | good price |
| April | $ 914 | $ 1279 | fair price |
| May | $ 620 | $ 827 | good price |
| June | $ 619 | $ 792 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 688 | $ 914 | good price |
| August | $ 654 | $ 836 | good price |
| September | $ 644 | $ 945 | good price |
| October | $ 642 | $ 870 | good price |
| November | $ 678 | $ 1004 | good price |
| December | $ 999 | $ 1335 | high 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 $430 to $1558. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1505 to $1558). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $538 to $591 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Tokyo flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Tokyo airport: Qantas, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, Vietjet Air, China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Airasia X and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 73206 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% 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 $ 601 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Tokyo flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $60.
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 $63. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Top prices Melbourne-Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 16-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 454 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 18-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 454 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 452 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 22-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 452 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 23-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 450 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 434 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 03-09 to 13-09-2024 | $ 459 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 16-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 458 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 12-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 457 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Tokyo | 14-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 457 | layover flight with China Southern |
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 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 918 $, which is a saving of 127 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (161 $ 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1396 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1449), 6 to 7 months ($ 1564), 8 to 9 months ($ 1566), 9 to 10 months ($ 1518), 10 to 11 months ($ 1525), 11 to 12 months ($ 1597) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 861 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1048), 2 to 3 months ($ 1081), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1000), 5 to 6 months ($ 903), 7 to 8 months ($ 933), 8 to 9 months ($ 1051) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 818 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 896), 3 to 4 months ($ 907), 4 to 5 months ($ 899), 5 to 6 months ($ 964), 6 to 7 months ($ 856), 8 to 9 months ($ 843), 9 to 10 months ($ 985) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1029 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1240), 4 to 5 months ($ 1070), 5 to 6 months ($ 1133), 6 to 7 months ($ 1113), 8 to 9 months ($ 1076), 9 to 10 months ($ 1149), 10 to 11 months ($ 1244) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 627 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 627), 7 to 8 months ($ 641), 8 to 9 months ($ 723) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 777), 7 to 8 months ($ 609), 8 to 9 months ($ 675) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 888), 8 to 9 months ($ 730), 9 to 10 months ($ 827), 10 to 11 months ($ 897) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 824), 2 to 3 months ($ 811), 4 to 5 months ($ 819), 7 to 8 months ($ 807), 9 to 10 months ($ 790) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 674 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 898), 10 to 11 months ($ 700), 11 to 12 months ($ 769) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 9 to 10 months ($ 806), 11 to 12 months ($ 690) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 725 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 894), 1 to 2 months ($ 886), 2 to 3 months ($ 883), 10 to 11 months ($ 826) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1065 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1243), 2 to 3 months ($ 1185), 3 to 4 months ($ 1091), 5 to 6 months ($ 1201), 11 to 12 months ($ 1327) |
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 $15. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 678 $434 to $1653 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 671 $474 to $1009 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 994 $508 to $1664 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 769 $482 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 839 $459 to $1350 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 871 $458 to $5270 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 696 $457 to $1108 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 958 $505 to $1527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1293 $619 to $2676 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 848 $468 to $1298 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 746 $469 to $1137 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 944 $522 to $1393 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!