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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Hilo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hilo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MEL - ITO
    18h
    $410–1,520

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MEL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 25m

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

    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
    20h 53m
    $658–2,308

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

    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. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 43m

  5. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BXG - ITO
    25h 57m
    $558–1,908

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane MEL - MUE
    2. Take the bus from Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19 to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 52m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,584 mi
  • Duration: 18h

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

Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) 3 times a day.

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