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How to get fromMelbourne to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MEL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 45m
    $629–1,899

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MEL - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    18h 35m
    $399–1,434

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AVV - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    23h 32m
    $898–2,788

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AVV - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    24h 10m
    $618–2,123

  5. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BXG - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    27h 24m
    $618–2,023

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane MEL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    24h 40m
    $489–1,389

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,615.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island.

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