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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Hilo by plane, train, or bus

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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
    16h 52m
    $458–1,542

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 7m
    $390–1,320

  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
    19h 45m
    $728–2,434

  4. 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
    24h 50m
    $529–1,835

  5. 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 at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 33m
    $610–2,112

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,578.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 52m

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

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

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