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Flight deals from Melbourne to Papeete Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Papeete Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,845. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Papeete.$1,681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,681, select.

Papeete.$1,807 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Papeete on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,807, select.

Papeete.$1,814 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,814, select.

Papeete.$1,836 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Papeete on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,836, select.

Papeete.$1,841 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,841, select.

Papeete.$1,845 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,845, select.

Papeete.$1,845 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,845, select.

Papeete.$1,882 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,882, select.

Papeete.$1,884 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,884, select.

Papeete.$1,889 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,889, select.

Papeete.$1,897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Papeete on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,897, select.

Papeete.$1,910 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,910, select.

Papeete.$2,055 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,055, select.

Papeete.$2,190 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,190, select.

Papeete.$2,194 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,194, select.

Papeete.$2,208 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,208, select.

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Melbourne to Papeete: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Papeete: Flight information

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Cheapest month to fly	June

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Papeete: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Papeete?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Papeete is $1,681. 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 Papeete?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Papeete. But we found flights with one stop from $1,681.

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

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

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

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

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Papeete Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Papeete Airport on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Papeete Airport?

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

How can I find the best flight deal to Papeete?

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 Papeete 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 Papeete?

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

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Papeete is Air New Zealand .

Flying from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT): What you need to know

Papeete is 21 hours behind Melbourne. Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is located in Papeete, which runs on the UTC-10 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to PPT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PPT flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
76% of all departures from Avalon Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

Consider staying in a hotel near PPT if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport flight.

Getting from Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) to central Papeete

Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Papeete. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is $854. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,681. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to PPT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PPT.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Papeete. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Melbourne to PPT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Papeete, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 25ºC.

More about Papeete

Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Papeete:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Papeete Tahiti Temple, Natural Aquarium and ONO'U Tahiti Museum of Street Art are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Papeete itinerary.