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 30m on average. Another popular route from Australia to French Polynesia is flying from Melbourne to Papeete Faaa, which will take roughly 11h 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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Flights to Papeete

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Multiple Airlines

25 Apr

BNE

29h 25m

1 stop

PPT

2 May

PPT

16h 55m

1 stop

BNE

$1,312

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Air New Zealand

1 Apr

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

7 Apr

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,428

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

SYD

10h 00m

1 stop

PPT

28 Jan

PPT

12h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$1,467

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Air Tahiti Nui

22 Jan

SYD

11h 55m

1 stop

PPT

28 Jan

PPT

14h 40m

1 stop

SYD

$1,475

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Multiple Airlines

18 Mar

OOL

23h 50m

1 stop

PPT

25 Mar

PPT

16h 55m

2 stops

OOL

$1,477

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Multiple Airlines

21 Jan

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

PPT

28 Jan

PPT

11h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,478

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Air New Zealand

20 Jan

SYD

27h 15m

1 stop

PPT

25 Jan

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,484

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Air New Zealand

20 Jan

SYD

27h 15m

1 stop

PPT

25 Jan

PPT

12h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,487

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Air New Zealand

27 Mar

SYD

10h 45m

1 stop

PPT

5 Apr

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,528

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Air Tahiti Nui

26 Mar

SYD

11h 55m

1 stop

PPT

6 Apr

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,530

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Air New Zealand

1 Apr

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

7 Apr

PPT

17h 45m

2 stops

OOL

$1,532

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Air New Zealand

23 Jan

SYD

14h 45m

1 stop

PPT

29 Jan

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,535

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

1 May

SYD

16h 45m

2 stops

BOB

14 May

BOB

20h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$2,087

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Multiple Airlines

20 Mar

SYD

21h 55m

2 stops

BOB

24 Mar

BOB

26h 40m

3 stops

SYD

$2,116

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Multiple Airlines

1 May

SYD

21h 30m

2 stops

BOB

14 May

BOB

29h 40m

3 stops

SYD

$2,158

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4 Feb

SYD

36h 50m

3 stops

BOB

2 Apr

BOB

19h 50m

2 stops

SYD

$2,351

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Multiple Airlines

1 May

SYD

20h 05m

3 stops

BOB

14 May

BOB

29h 40m

3 stops

SYD

$2,363

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Multiple Airlines

4 Feb

SYD

37h 25m

2 stops

BOB

2 Apr

BOB

18h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$2,586

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Multiple Airlines

15 Jan

SYD

22h 00m

2 stops

BOB

10 Feb

BOB

30h 30m

2 stops

SYD

$2,654

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Multiple Airlines

14 Jan

SYD

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

10 Feb

BOB

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$2,688

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13 Jan

MEL

36h 55m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

33h 40m

2 stops

MEL

$2,805

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Multiple Airlines

13 Jan

SYD

22h 35m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

27h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,817

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Multiple Airlines

13 Jan

SYD

35h 15m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

22h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,851

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13 Jan

MEL

37h 40m

2 stops

BOB

20 Jan

BOB

37h 40m

3 stops

MEL

$2,866

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08:40 - 01:30OOL-PPT

12h 50m1 stop

02:55 - 17:05PPT-OOL

18h 10m1 stop

$1,410Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

08:40 - 01:30OOL-PPT

12h 50m1 stop

03:00 - 17:05PPT-OOL

18h 05m1 stop

$1,417Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

10:55 - 01:25OOL-PPT

10h 30m1 stop

03:55 - 10:45PPT-OOL

10h 50m1 stop

$1,428Air New Zealand

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Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

07:05 - 22:00SYD-PPT

11h 55m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50PPT-SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,475Air Tahiti Nui

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Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

19:15 - 01:30SYD-PPT

27h 15m1 stop

02:55 - 10:30PPT-SYD

10h 35m1 stop

$1,484Air New Zealand

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Tue, 20 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

07:05 - 22:00SYD-PPT

11h 55m1 stop

08:25 - 15:10PPT-SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,530Air Tahiti Nui

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Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

16:50 - 22:20BNE-PPT

25h 30m2 stops

08:25 - 08:10PPT-BNE

27h 45m1 stop

$1,707Qantas Airways

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Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

16:50 - 22:20BNE-PPT

25h 30m2 stops

08:25 - 08:10PPT-BNE

27h 45m1 stop

$1,709Qantas Airways

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Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

10:10 - 19:00ADL-PPT

53h 20m2 stops

21:10 - 08:30PPT-ADL

38h 50m1 stop

$26,851United Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

10:10 - 19:00ADL-PPT

53h 20m2 stops

21:10 - 13:00PPT-ADL

43h 20m2 stops

$26,881United Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

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Depart

Return

Price

CoolangattaPapeete

OOL - PPT

OOLPPT

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 23/1

08:40-01:30

1 stop12h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 25/1

02:55-17:05

1 stop18h 10m

$1,410

CoolangattaPapeete

OOL - PPT

OOLPPT

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 21/1

08:40-01:30

1 stop12h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 29/1

03:00-17:05

1 stop18h 05m

$1,417

CoolangattaPapeete

OOL - PPT

OOLPPT

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 1/4

10:55-01:25

1 stop10h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 7/4

03:55-10:45

1 stop10h 50m

$1,428

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 28/1

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,475

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

19:15-01:30

1 stop27h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 25/1

02:55-10:30

1 stop10h 35m

$1,484

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/4

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,530

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Sat 28/3

16:50-22:20

2 stops25h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

08:25-08:10

1 stop27h 45m

$1,707

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Sat 28/3

16:50-22:20

2 stops25h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

08:25-08:10

1 stop27h 45m

$1,708

AdelaidePapeete

ADL - PPT

ADLPPT

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

10:10-19:00

2 stops53h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 20/3

21:10-08:30

1 stop38h 50m

$26,851

AdelaidePapeete

ADL - PPT

ADLPPT

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

10:10-19:00

2 stops53h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 20/3

21:10-13:00

2 stops43h 20m

$26,881

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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 60% 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.

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Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$676
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,410
Fastest flight time	10h 15m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $676 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Papeete Faaa).

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The best round-trip flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,410 (Coolangatta Gold Coast to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 10h 15m (Melbourne 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 $339, $704, and $740 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 60% 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, 73% 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 November 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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