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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £378. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Melbourne to Osaka prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.

Osaka.£245 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £245, select.

Osaka.£249 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.

Osaka.£256 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £256, select.

Osaka.£258 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £258, select.

Osaka.£319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.

Osaka.£332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

Osaka.£333 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £333, select.

Osaka.£346 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.

Osaka.£351 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £351, select.

Osaka.£353 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £353, select.

Osaka.£357 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Scoot and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £357, select.

Osaka.£378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Osaka.£378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Osaka.£393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £393, select.

Osaka.£402 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £402, select.

Osaka.£406 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £406, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Melbourne to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£245
Cheapest month to fly	June

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Osaka?

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Osaka?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Osaka is £245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Osaka?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Osaka. But we found flights with one or more stops from £245.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Osaka?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Osaka.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Osaka?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Osaka is usually June.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Osaka?

If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 23.6 miles away from the centre of Osaka. We've found flights into this airport from £245.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Osaka on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Osaka on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Osaka?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Osaka. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Melbourne to Osaka?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Osaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Osaka?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Osaka?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Osaka with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Osaka is AirAsia X .

Travelling from Melbourne to Osaka: what you need to know

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Osaka leaving from here.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB) are Osaka's chief entry points.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you don't miss your Melbourne to Osaka flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Osaka

Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Osaka flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Osaka is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and pick up an incredible deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Melbourne to Osaka.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Melbourne to Osaka flights.

Flying from Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Melbourne to Osaka flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
- Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
- Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Osaka? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.

Arriving in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 40 kms (25 miles). It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to Osaka. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Follow your own route with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and find adventure across Osaka and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's a good idea to book your Melbourne to Osaka flight even earlier.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Itami Airport (ITM)

Central Osaka is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Itami Airport (ITM). As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Osaka has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near UKB. Tuck yourself in after your Melbourne to Osaka flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Itami Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and set off in the blink of an eye.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from ITM once you know your travel dates.
You'll find Itami Airport at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

Kobe Airport (UKB) is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) from central Osaka. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Melbourne to Osaka.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your journey by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are reliable rental providers.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so book your ride from UKB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne to Osaka. A little planning can save you money.
The address for Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Osaka. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Melbourne to Osaka ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Osaka

Start your Osaka trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Osaka, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 85 miles north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.