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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Raʻiātea by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bora Bora Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane MEL - BOB
    2. Take the ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoaferry ferry
    18h 49m
    $1,049–2,449

  2. Fly to Raiatea Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)plane plane MEL - RFP
    14h 24m
    $220–770

  3. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane MEL - PPT
    2. Take the ferry from Papeete to Uturoaferry ferry
    24h 9m
    $787–2,095

  4. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane MEL - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Uturoaferry ferry
    15h 44m
    $384–1,115

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,646.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Raʻiātea, French Polynesia?

Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raiatea Airport (RFP) once daily.

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