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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete from $722

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PPT
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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 1 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,518

One-way from

$722

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,656
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Papeete
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Papeete
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 1 August 2025.

Sun 7/918:55MEL - PPT
1 stop27h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/904:00PPT - MEL
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/7$1,518
Tue 11/1106:45MEL - PPT
1 stop12h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Sat 22/1109:10PPT - MEL
1 stop11h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 31/7$1,533
Wed 24/1218:50MEL - PPT
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/109:10PPT - MEL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,575
Tue 11/1106:45MEL - PPT
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1109:10PPT - MEL
2 stops16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/7$1,630

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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 1 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Papeete

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

18:55-02:25

1 stop27h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 15/9

04:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

$1,518

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

23:55-22:00

1 stop18h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 15/10

08:25-20:35

1 stop15h 10m

$1,605

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

06:00-22:20

2 stops12h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 15/9

08:25-19:35

2 stops15h 10m

$1,667

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

06:00-18:55

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 20/9

21:10-08:15

1 stop39h 05m

$28,218

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

12:05-01:25

1 stop10h 20m

$722

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

23:55-02:25

1 stop22h 30m

$740

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

09:25-22:20

1 stop9h 55m

$796

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Deals found on 31/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Papeete

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 1 August 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Papeete on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

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

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,745.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Papeete?

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 12m.

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 1 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Papeete have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

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
8.6
Very Good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

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
8.0
Very Good
501 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

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
887 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

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 $1,518, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Papeete.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 4% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 1 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,215Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,259Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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