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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 18:46
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 07:36.

The flight takes about 9h 51m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Tokyo takes 9h 51m, covering 12,595 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Tokyo range from $1,197 to $2,146, with an average of $1,631 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,197 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of $1,631. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $703 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,867 for direct.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Japan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sydney to Tokyo flights are:

• ANA: 95% on time
• Japan Airlines: 93% on time
• Qantas Airways: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$168 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Tokyo flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Tokyo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $860.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around $31:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around $24:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Flights from Sydney to Tokyo usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Tokyo route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Sydney to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,535 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,776, a difference of $241. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Sydney and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ANA
• Qantas Airways
• Japan Airlines

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 02m, compared to 13h 40m via Cairns (CNS) and 14h 12m via Melbourne (MEL).

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney (Japan Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

You can catch the Airport Link train from any of Sydney’s inner-city train stations. It departs from Central Station every 10-15min or so, and the journey usually takes 13min. Paying for your ticket is easy, as you should be able to tap on with your Opal card or a credit card. An adult fare costs around A$ 16 to A $20 one way, with the cost going up a little at peak times. If you’re using an Opal card, don’t forget to tap off when you reach the airport.

The layover options between Sydney and Tokyo depend on the airline you choose to fly with. For example, selecting a flight with Philippine Airlines will get you a stop in Manila at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). If you’d like to stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), look at flights with Cathay Pacific. If you’d prefer to stop in Taipei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), consider looking at flights with China Airlines.