Statistics on Melbourne-Bora-Bora 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 Bora-Bora (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Bora-Bora from Melbourne airport is $ 1934 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1778 (in february) and $ 2118 (in january), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 185 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1265 to $1318 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bora-Bora before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Bora-Bora plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15318 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bora-Bora from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1778, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1934). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2118).
Flight Melbourne-Bora-Bora: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1510 | $ 2118 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1320 | $ 1778 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1334 | $ 1886 | fair price |
| April | $ 1459 | $ 1958 | fair price |
| May | $ 1404 | $ 1958 | fair price |
| June | $ 1458 | $ 2002 | fair price |
| July | $ 1401 | $ 1900 | fair price |
| August | $ 1357 | $ 1830 | fair price |
| September | $ 1388 | $ 1848 | fair price |
| October | $ 1384 | $ 1885 | fair price |
| November | $ 1380 | $ 1948 | fair price |
| December | $ 1477 | $ 2089 | 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 Bora-Bora
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Bora-Bora range from $1159 to $2635. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1159 to $1212), 1% at the maximum price (from $2582 to $2635). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1265 to $1318 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Bora-Bora flight
There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Bora-Bora airport: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Regional Express.
Data analysis:
Of the 15318 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Melbourne->Bora-Bora route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Bora-Bora flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $201. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $358.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bora-Bora to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $483. Conversely, departing from Bora-Bora on a wednesday may cost you an additional $1216.
Top prices Melbourne-Bora-Bora
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 02-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 1295 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 06-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1285 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 09-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 1261 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 12-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 1283 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 15-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 1192 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 16-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 1254 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 24-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 1304 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 07-07 to 13-07-2025 | $ 1294 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Bora-Bora | 17-07 to 27-07-2025 | $ 1252 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Bora-Bora 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-Bora-Bora flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Bora-Bora, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1831 $, which is a saving of 103 $ 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 (134 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Bora-Bora 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1832 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1961), 6 to 7 months ($ 1941), 7 to 8 months ($ 2057) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1629 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1756), 2 to 3 months ($ 1708), 5 to 6 months ($ 1720), 6 to 7 months ($ 1682) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1745 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1840), 2 to 3 months ($ 1795), 3 to 4 months ($ 1771), 5 to 6 months ($ 1831) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1754 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1941), 3 to 4 months ($ 1913), 4 to 5 months ($ 1894), 5 to 6 months ($ 1899), 6 to 7 months ($ 1762), 7 to 8 months ($ 1796) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1695 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1919), 4 to 5 months ($ 1709), 6 to 7 months ($ 1830) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1807 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1857), 5 to 6 months ($ 1918), 6 to 7 months ($ 1879) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1704 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1835), 2 to 3 months ($ 1836), 3 to 4 months ($ 1827), 4 to 5 months ($ 1825), 8 to 9 months ($ 1795) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1666 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1786), 6 to 7 months ($ 1821) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1672 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1711), 3 to 4 months ($ 1734), 4 to 5 months ($ 1845) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1614 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1728), 4 to 5 months ($ 1835), 5 to 6 months ($ 1836), 6 to 7 months ($ 1859) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1692 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1761), 3 to 4 months ($ 1730), 6 to 7 months ($ 1838), 8 to 9 months ($ 1885) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1960 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2033), 4 to 5 months ($ 1961), 5 to 6 months ($ 2049), 6 to 7 months ($ 1990) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Bora-Bora are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $60. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Melbourne to Bora-Bora: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2896 $2896 to $2896 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2847 $1661 to $6399 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1796 $1381 to $2380 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 2189 $1419 to $3530 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1624 $1171 to $2311 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2265 $1337 to $3022 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1969 $1567 to $2370 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1468 $1192 to $2563 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1362 $1252 to $1672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1894 $1443 to $2747 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 2302 $2302 to $2302 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, march, june and july are cheaper to travel to Bora-Bora. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!