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 9h 10m on average. Another popular route from Australia to French Polynesia is flying from Melbourne to Papeete Faaa, which will take roughly 11h 25m. 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 93% 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

2 June

BNE

22h 30m

1 stop

PPT

18 June

PPT

32h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,386

Multiple Airlines

4 June

BNE

22h 30m

1 stop

PPT

18 June

PPT

32h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,390

Multiple Airlines

29 May

BNE

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

18 June

PPT

32h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,396

Multiple Airlines

13 May

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

17 May

PPT

18h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,422

Multiple Airlines

1 June

BNE

18h 05m

1 stop

PPT

18 June

PPT

32h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,425

Multiple Airlines

21 July

BNE

9h 20m

1 stop

PPT

1 Aug

PPT

13h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,431

Multiple Airlines

2 June

BNE

22h 30m

1 stop

PPT

21 June

PPT

21h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,432

Multiple Airlines

2 June

BNE

22h 30m

1 stop

PPT

23 June

PPT

21h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,434

Multiple Airlines

24 May

SYD

12h 00m

1 stop

PPT

26 May

PPT

19h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,434

Multiple Airlines

3 June

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

23 June

PPT

18h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,437

Multiple Airlines

4 June

BNE

22h 30m

1 stop

PPT

23 June

PPT

21h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,438

Multiple Airlines

29 May

BNE

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

21 June

PPT

21h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,444

Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

SYD

23h 25m

2 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

30h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,291

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

SYD

45h 35m

3 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

30h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,299

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

MEL

35h 50m

2 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

30h 25m

2 stops

MEL

$2,358

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

MEL

47h 00m

3 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

30h 45m

2 stops

MEL

$2,433

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

SYD

45h 35m

3 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

27h 05m

3 stops

SYD

$2,518

Multiple Airlines

6 Apr

BNE

41h 00m

2 stops

BOB

10 Apr

BOB

29h 25m

2 stops

BNE

$2,524

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

MEL

23h 05m

3 stops

BOB

15 Mar

BOB

30h 30m

3 stops

MEL

$2,904

Multiple Airlines

14 Mar

SYD

34h 20m

2 stops

BOB

22 Mar

BOB

30h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,961

Multiple Airlines

14 Mar

SYD

35h 20m

3 stops

BOB

22 Mar

BOB

26h 40m

2 stops

SYD

$3,115

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

MEL

25h 10m

3 stops

BOB

13 Mar

BOB

46h 05m

3 stops

MEL

$3,757

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

MEL

19h 00m

2 stops

BOB

13 Mar

BOB

46h 05m

3 stops

MEL

$3,783

Multiple Airlines

2 Mar

MEL

27h 25m

2 stops

BOB

3 Mar

BOB

48h 30m

2 stops

MEL

$3,915

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23:55 - 02:25

BNE

PPT

22h 30m

1 stop

03:55 - 08:10

PPT

BNE

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,386Multiple Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

23:55 - 02:25

BNE

PPT

22h 30m

1 stop

03:55 - 08:10

PPT

BNE

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,390Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

11:00 - 02:25

BNE

PPT

11h 25m

1 stop

03:55 - 08:10

PPT

BNE

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,396Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Thu, 18 Jun

12:20 - 02:25

BNE

PPT

10h 05m

1 stop

03:55 - 11:05

PPT

BNE

11h 10m

1 stop

$1,456Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

08:35 - 02:25

MEL

PPT

13h 50m

1 stop

03:55 - 17:45

PPT

MEL

17h 50m

1 stop

$1,467Air New Zealand

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May

18:30 - 22:00

MEL

PPT

24h 30m

1 stop

08:25 - 17:25

PPT

MEL

13h 00m

1 stop

$1,582Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

13:55 - 22:00

MEL

PPT

29h 05m

1 stop

08:25 - 21:15

PPT

MEL

16h 50m

2 stops

$1,671Qantas Airways

Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

20:55 - 22:00

AVV

PPT

22h 05m

2 stops

09:10 - 23:15

PPT

AVV

17h 05m

2 stops

$1,868Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

06:00 - 20:00

CNS

PPT

34h 00m

2 stops

20:40 - 14:00

PPT

CNS

45h 20m

2 stops

$27,954United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

06:00 - 20:00

CNS

PPT

34h 00m

2 stops

20:40 - 14:00

PPT

CNS

45h 20m

2 stops

$28,212United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Tue 2/6

23:55-02:25

1 stop22h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 18/6

03:55-08:10

1 stop32h 15m

$1,386

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Thu 4/6

23:55-02:25

1 stop22h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 18/6

03:55-08:10

1 stop32h 15m

$1,390

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Fri 29/5

11:00-02:25

1 stop11h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 18/6

03:55-08:10

1 stop32h 15m

$1,396

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Mon 1/6

12:20-02:25

1 stop10h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 21/6

03:55-11:05

1 stop11h 10m

$1,456

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

08:35-02:25

1 stop13h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 17/5

03:55-17:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,467

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

18:30-22:00

1 stop24h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 15/4

08:25-17:25

1 stop13h 00m

$1,582

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

13:55-22:00

1 stop29h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 15/4

08:25-21:15

2 stops16h 50m

$1,671

MelbournePapeete

AVV - PPT

AVVPPT

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/3

20:55-22:00

2 stops22h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 25/3

09:10-23:15

2 stops17h 05m

$1,868

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 20/2

06:00-20:00

2 stops34h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/2

20:40-14:00

2 stops45h 20m

$27,954

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 20/2

06:00-20:00

2 stops34h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/2

20:40-14:00

2 stops45h 20m

$28,212

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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.

Cheapest flights to cities in French Polynesia

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Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$664
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,386
Fastest flight time	11h 25m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $664 (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 $1,386 (Brisbane to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 11h 25m (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 $324, $672, and $707 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, 59% 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.

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 January 2026.

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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