Flying from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 21 hours ahead of Papeete.
To ensure you get on your PPT to MEL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the top stopovers between PPT and MEL:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, $671 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,660. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PPT to MEL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PPT to MEL.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
Of the departures from Tahiti Faa'an Airport, 65.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Papeete to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PPT. Whether you have an early flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PPT to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.