The average price of a 7-day trip to Raiatea is $2,153 for a solo traveler, $3,867 for a couple, and $7,249 for a family of 4. Raiatea hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nadi International Airport (NAN) are between $1,303 and $2,103 per person for economy flights and $4,089 to $6,599 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $94 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Raiatea, PF
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NAN and stay in a Raiatea hotel:
- January 15th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Raiatea is usually late August to early September.
Average Raiatea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Raiatea for a week is $1,536-$3,217($219-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $1,809 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Raiatea for a week is $3,812-$6,272($545-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $3,618 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Raiatea for a week is $5,040-$11,116($720-$1,588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $7,236 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $175 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Raiatea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Raiatea? The cheapest trip to Raiatea is about $155 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $52.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Raiatea for a week is $1,088-$2,618($155-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $1,809 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Raiatea for a week is $1,936-$4,756($277-$679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $3,618 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Raiatea for a week is $3,776-$9,296($539-$1,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $7,236 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Raiatea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Raiatea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Raiatea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Raiatea for a week is $3,244-$11,827($463-$1,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,731 to $5,174 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Raiatea for a week is $5,654-$18,254($808-$2,608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,462 to $10,348 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Raiatea for a week is $11,308-$33,808($1,615-$4,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,924 to $20,696 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Raiatea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Raiatea is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Raiatea due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Raiatea Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Raiatea hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Raiatea.
Flight Costs to Raiatea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,103 average in late December to a low of $1,303 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,342. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Raiatea our data includes 159 originating airports, and 66 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Raiatea from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $13,781 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nausori International (SUV) in Suva (Fiji) at an average of just $70.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Raiatea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $800, so you can easily save about 61% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Raiatea can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.