Cheap flights from Sydney to Tokyo from £178

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TYO
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo are usually found in August or June, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£393

One-way from

£178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£676

Good round-trip deal

£689 or less

Good one-way deal

£461 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 31/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo (TYO).

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Sat 31/122:00
SYD
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HND
1 stop24h 00m
China Southern
Sun 8/215:05
HND
-
SYD
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1£393
Mon 2/308:55
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop29h 05m
Juneyao Airlines
Fri 20/313:15
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop15h 40m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 13/1£395
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 20/316:40
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop20h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/1£397
Wed 4/321:25
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 13/316:40
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop20h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/1£398
Wed 25/221:50
SYD
-
HND
1 stop26h 50m
AirAsia X
Tue 3/323:55
HND
-
SYD
1 stop18h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/1£400
Wed 25/221:50
SYD
-
HND
1 stop26h 50m
AirAsia X
Wed 4/323:55
HND
-
SYD
1 stop31h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/1£402
Tue 10/220:40
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/208:50
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£402
Thu 7/508:15
SYD
-
HND
1 stop15h 15m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 17/500:05
HND
-
SYD
1 stop29h 10m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 12/1£405
Sat 9/508:15
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop28h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 24/513:20
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 14/1£405
Wed 6/520:50
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/514:55
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£411
Sat 28/213:35
SYD
-
HND
1 stop37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/310:45
HND
-
SYD
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£424
Wed 6/506:00
SYD
-
HND
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/502:15
HND
-
SYD
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£429

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Tokyo that are best for you.

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SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:35-12:55

1 stop27h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 19/3

14:00-09:50

1 stop17h 50m

£475

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

22:10-20:50

1 stop23h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 30/4

09:35-10:45

1 stop24h 10m

£497

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

22:10-20:30

1 stop24h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/4

14:30-11:45

1 stop19h 15m

£523

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

22:10-13:30

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/4

09:35-11:45

1 stop24h 10m

£523

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:35-12:55

1 stop27h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 17/3

14:45-09:50

2 stops41h 05m

£552

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

11:35-20:10

1 stop34h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 22/3

21:30-09:50

1 stop34h 20m

£553

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

22:10-13:30

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 25/4

09:35-10:45

1 stop24h 10m

£554

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

10:15-13:00

1 stop27h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 12/6

15:20-08:00

2 stops39h 40m

£556

SydneyTokyo

SYD - HND

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/6

10:15-13:35

1 stop28h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/6

02:05-08:00

1 stop28h 55m

£564

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

22:10-13:15

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/6

17:55-14:25

2 stops19h 30m

£570

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo (average of £254). Flying from Sydney to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Tokyo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

The most flights from SYD to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Manila (MNL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £284.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

How often are flights from Sydney to Tokyo delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Sydney and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Tokyo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    If you book a flight to Tokyo from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 4.6 mi from the center of Sydney. There are 14 flights from Kingsford Smith to Tokyo per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Departing from Sydney to Tokyo will take you 21h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4854 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo (average of £254). Flying from Sydney to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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