How long is the flight from Australia to French Polynesia?

Flight times from Australia to French Polynesia vary, but if you’re flying out of Sydney Kingsford Smith and flying into Papeete Faaa (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 10h 05m on average. Another popular route from Australia to French Polynesia is flying from Melbourne to Papeete Faaa, which will take roughly 13h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What are the most popular cities to visit in French Polynesia?

For momondo users, the most popular city in French Polynesia is Papeete, which is visited about 94% more often than any other city in French Polynesia. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Vaitape and Temae.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in French Polynesia

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Flights to Papeete

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Multiple Airlines

15 Apr

BNE

18h 05m

1 stop

PPT

22 Apr

PPT

14h 50m

1 stop

BNE

$1,412

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Air New Zealand

1 May

MEL

10h 15m

1 stop

PPT

14 May

PPT

11h 00m

1 stop

MEL

$1,442

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Multiple Airlines

31 Jan

BNE

19h 05m

1 stop

PPT

7 Feb

PPT

15h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,459

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Air Tahiti Nui

23 Apr

SYD

10h 50m

1 stop

PPT

29 Apr

PPT

13h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,472

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Air New Zealand

13 Feb

SYD

14h 45m

1 stop

PPT

26 Feb

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,485

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Air New Zealand

13 Feb

MEL

10h 20m

1 stop

PPT

19 Feb

PPT

10h 55m

1 stop

MEL

$1,513

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Air New Zealand

1 Apr

BNE

10h 05m

1 stop

PPT

5 Apr

PPT

11h 10m

1 stop

BNE

$1,513

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Air New Zealand

22 Apr

BNE

10h 05m

1 stop

PPT

3 May

PPT

11h 10m

1 stop

BNE

$1,521

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Air New Zealand

11 May

SYD

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

28 May

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,527

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Air New Zealand

14 May

SYD

27h 05m

1 stop

PPT

21 May

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,533

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Air Tahiti Nui

23 Apr

BNE

9h 20m

1 stop

PPT

6 May

PPT

13h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,544

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Air New Zealand

11 May

BNE

12h 50m

1 stop

PPT

24 May

PPT

11h 10m

1 stop

BNE

$1,551

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Flights to Vaitape

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20 Apr

BNE

15h 05m

2 stops

BOB

26 Apr

BOB

19h 25m

2 stops

BNE

$1,991

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12 Feb

SYD

24h 10m

2 stops

BOB

20 Feb

BOB

34h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$2,118

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12 May

BNE

32h 45m

2 stops

BOB

26 May

BOB

19h 55m

2 stops

BNE

$2,162

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Multiple Airlines

11 May

BNE

15h 45m

2 stops

BOB

26 May

BOB

19h 55m

2 stops

BNE

$2,180

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12 Mar

BNE

36h 45m

2 stops

BOB

26 Mar

BOB

40h 45m

2 stops

BNE

$2,295

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Multiple Airlines

13 Jan

SYD

38h 20m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

25h 15m

2 stops

SYD

$2,298

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Multiple Airlines

2 Feb

SYD

20h 55m

2 stops

BOB

8 Feb

BOB

19h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$2,376

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13 Jan

SYD

38h 20m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

28h 50m

3 stops

SYD

$2,378

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2 Feb

SYD

19h 00m

2 stops

BOB

8 Feb

BOB

32h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$2,630

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4 Feb

SYD

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

11 Feb

BOB

47h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,682

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2 Feb

SYD

24h 20m

3 stops

BOB

8 Feb

BOB

34h 25m

2 stops

SYD

$2,797

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24 Jan

BNE

41h 25m

2 stops

BOB

1 Feb

BOB

27h 10m

2 stops

BNE

$2,884

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Flights to Temae

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3 Feb

MEL

46h 05m

2 stops

MOZ

10 Feb

MOZ

29h 50m

2 stops

MEL

$8,185

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3 Feb

MEL

46h 05m

2 stops

MOZ

10 Feb

MOZ

47h 50m

3 stops

MEL

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23:55 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

18h 05m1 stop

08:25 - 19:15

PPT

BNE

14h 50m1 stop

$1,412Multiple Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

12:10 - 02:25

MEL

PPT

10h 15m1 stop

03:55 - 10:55

PPT

MEL

11h 00m1 stop

$1,442Air New Zealand

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 14 May

22:55 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

19h 05m1 stop

09:10 - 20:25

PPT

BNE

15h 15m1 stop

$1,459Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

07:45 - 01:30

SYD

PPT

14h 45m1 stop

03:00 - 10:30

PPT

SYD

10h 30m1 stop

$1,485Air New Zealand

Fri, 13 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

12:10 - 01:30

MEL

PPT

10h 20m1 stop

03:00 - 10:55

PPT

MEL

10h 55m1 stop

$1,513Air New Zealand

Fri, 13 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

11:20 - 01:25

BNE

PPT

10h 05m1 stop

03:55 - 11:05

PPT

BNE

11h 10m1 stop

$1,513Air New Zealand

Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

08:40 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

9h 20m1 stop

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,544Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 6 May

20:50 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

21h 10m2 stops

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,557Qantas Airways

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

07:05 - 22:00

SYD

PPT

11h 55m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50

PPT

SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,568Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

11:50 - 22:00

ADL

PPT

53h 40m2 stops

08:25 - 18:25

PPT

ADL

14h 30m2 stops

$1,807Qantas Airways

Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 15/4

23:55-22:00

1 stop18h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 22/4

08:25-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

$1,412

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:10-02:25

1 stop10h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 14/5

03:55-10:55

1 stop11h 00m

$1,442

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

22:55-22:00

1 stop19h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 7/2

09:10-20:25

1 stop15h 15m

$1,459

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

07:45-01:30

1 stop14h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 26/2

03:00-10:30

1 stop10h 30m

$1,485

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

12:10-01:30

1 stop10h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 19/2

03:00-10:55

1 stop10h 55m

$1,513

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 1/4

11:20-01:25

1 stop10h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/4

03:55-11:05

1 stop11h 10m

$1,513

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Thu 23/4

08:40-22:00

1 stop9h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/5

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,544

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 15/4

20:50-22:00

2 stops21h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 22/4

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,557

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 18/2

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,568

AdelaidePapeete

ADL - PPT

ADLPPT

Adelaide

Tue 2/6

11:50-22:00

2 stops53h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/6

08:25-18:25

2 stops14h 30m

$1,807

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French Polynesia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia from Australia according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in French Polynesia

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Cheap French Polynesia flight deals and tips

Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$680
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,412
Fastest flight time	9h 30m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $680 (Coolangatta Gold Coast to Papeete Faaa).

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The best round-trip flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,412 (Brisbane to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 9h 30m (Brisbane to Papeete Faaa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to French Polynesia

What is the cheapest flight to French Polynesia?

If you are looking to fly to French Polynesia for less, look to airlines like Air Moana, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways, with prices starting at $336, $698, and $734 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

There are a total of 3 airlines that operate flight routes to French Polynesia, with Air New Zealand being the most popular option. An estimated 61% of those flying into French Polynesia choose to fly with Air New Zealand. If you’re unable to find tickets with Air New Zealand, then Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in French Polynesia to fly to?

Papeete Faaa is the most popular airport in French Polynesia to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to French Polynesia in the past year, 71% of them chose to fly into Papeete’s Papeete Faaa airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within French Polynesia that are also a great option to fly to.

What is the best day of the week to fly to French Polynesia?

The best day of the week to fly to French Polynesia is Monday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Friday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Saturday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to French Polynesia.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to French Polynesia?

Prices for flights to French Polynesia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to French Polynesia?

The number of operators available for flights to French Polynesia is 4 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to French Polynesia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to French Polynesia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to French Polynesia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at French Polynesia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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