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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete from $743

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PPT
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Papeete (PPT). 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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,382

One-way from

$743

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,671
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Papeete
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Papeete
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2025.

Mon 10/308:35MEL - PPT
1 stop13h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/303:00PPT - MEL
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,382
Thu 22/520:15MEL - PPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/604:00PPT - MEL
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,532
Thu 13/306:00MEL - PPT
2 stops13h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 22/309:10PPT - MEL
2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,790

Find flights from Melbourne to Papeete within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Papeete 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

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MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

08:35-01:30

1 stop13h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 20/3

03:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

$1,382

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

20:15-02:25

2 stops26h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 6/6

04:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

$1,532

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

06:00-22:00

2 stops13h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/3

09:10-21:35

2 stops15h 25m

$1,790

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

18:45-01:25

1 stop27h 40m

$743

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

06:45-22:00

1 stop12h 15m

$758

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

18:55-02:25

1 stop27h 30m

$777

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

07:00-22:20

1 stop11h 20m

$1,077

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Mon 21/4

10:00-18:55

2 stops52h 55m

$16,588

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Deals found on 29/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Papeete

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Papeete including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Papeete (average of $916). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Papeete in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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 MEL to PPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Papeete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Papeete is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Rainfall in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Papeete when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papeete, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. 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 Papeete. Reviews last updated 31 January 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Papeete. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Papeete from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Papeete Faaa (PPT) if they book a flight to Papeete from Melbourne. On average, Faaa has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Papeete Faaa is conveniently located just 4.7 km from Papeete’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Papeete round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,382, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Papeete. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Papeete one-way?

    $758 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting from $777 and $1,077, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Papeete that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Papeete?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Papeete?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Papeete 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 Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Papeete (average of $916). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Papeete in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Papeete

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Papeete. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$701Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,257Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,303Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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