Statistics on Melbourne-Tahiti flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Tahiti (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Tahiti from Melbourne airport is $ 1486 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1376 (in march) and $ 1720 (in january), which is a saving of $ 111 or a surplus of $ 234 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $871 to $925 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tahiti before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Tahiti plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16142 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tahiti from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1376, saving $ 111 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1486). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1720).
Flight Melbourne-Tahiti: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1113 | $ 1720 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 960 | $ 1393 | good price |
| March | $ 955 | $ 1376 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1027 | $ 1527 | fair price |
| May | $ 943 | $ 1467 | fair price |
| June | $ 939 | $ 1428 | fair price |
| July | $ 992 | $ 1409 | fair price |
| August | $ 952 | $ 1391 | good price |
| September | $ 957 | $ 1492 | fair price |
| October | $ 1007 | $ 1577 | fair price |
| November | $ 980 | $ 1457 | fair price |
| December | $ 1114 | $ 1599 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Tahiti
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Tahiti range from $761 to $2394. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $762 to $816), 1% at the maximum price (from $2339 to $2394). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $871 to $925 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Tahiti flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Tahiti airport: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 16142 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (49% of the time) on the Melbourne->Tahiti route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Tahiti flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $169. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $410.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tahiti to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $376. Conversely, departing from Tahiti on a tuesday may cost you an additional $809.
Top prices Melbourne-Tahiti
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 24-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 899 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 24-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 908 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 14-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 907 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 16-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 22-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 920 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 09-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 900 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 20-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 904 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 04-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 17-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Melbourne → Tahiti | 20-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 930 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Tahiti to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Tahiti flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Tahiti, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1347 $, which is a saving of 139 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (281 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Tahiti flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1291 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1544), 5 to 6 months ($ 1482), 6 to 7 months ($ 1572) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1334), 2 to 3 months ($ 1302), 3 to 4 months ($ 1381), 6 to 7 months ($ 1362) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1128 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1372), 3 to 4 months ($ 1289), 4 to 5 months ($ 1211), 6 to 7 months ($ 1138), 7 to 8 months ($ 1206) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1238 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1358), 4 to 5 months ($ 1397), 5 to 6 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1345) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1134 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1373), 3 to 4 months ($ 1337), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1243) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1240 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1379), 4 to 5 months ($ 1298), 5 to 6 months ($ 1374), 6 to 7 months ($ 1272), 7 to 8 months ($ 1292) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1364), 4 to 5 months ($ 1391), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1315), 8 to 9 months ($ 1256), 9 to 10 months ($ 1222), 10 to 11 months ($ 1182) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1384), 2 to 3 months ($ 1369), 5 to 6 months ($ 1304), 6 to 7 months ($ 1365), 7 to 8 months ($ 1321) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1319), 2 to 3 months ($ 1323), 4 to 5 months ($ 1372), 5 to 6 months ($ 1299), 6 to 7 months ($ 1286), 7 to 8 months ($ 1290), 10 to 11 months ($ 1336) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1298 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1383), 3 to 4 months ($ 1367), 4 to 5 months ($ 1394), 5 to 6 months ($ 1417), 6 to 7 months ($ 1451), 7 to 8 months ($ 1507), 9 to 10 months ($ 1453) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1376), 2 to 3 months ($ 1447), 3 to 4 months ($ 1445), 4 to 5 months ($ 1379), 7 to 8 months ($ 1428), 8 to 9 months ($ 1386) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1418 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1599), 5 to 6 months ($ 1566), 6 to 7 months ($ 1594) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Tahiti are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $51 more.
Melbourne to Tahiti: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1783 $1042 to $2393 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1298 $875 to $2253 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1300 $903 to $2757 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1169 $907 to $2982 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1095 $900 to $1988 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1377 $958 to $1812 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2600 $1129 to $5541 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1531 $947 to $2466 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1390 $1086 to $2546 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 950 $950 to $950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1300 $938 to $1662 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 956 $909 to $1006 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Tahiti. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!