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 92% more often than any other city in French Polynesia. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Vaitape and Temae.

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 11h 55m on average. Another popular route from Australia to French Polynesia is flying from Melbourne to Papeete Faaa, which will take roughly 10h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Flights to Papeete

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Multiple Airlines

9 Feb

SYD

12h 05m

1 stop

PPT

22 Feb

PPT

14h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,360

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Multiple Airlines

27 Feb

SYD

16h 10m

1 stop

PPT

15 Mar

PPT

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$1,453

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Multiple Airlines

25 Mar

SYD

13h 30m

1 stop

PPT

2 Apr

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,460

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13 Feb

SYD

16h 10m

1 stop

PPT

22 Feb

PPT

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$1,466

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Multiple Airlines

9 Feb

SYD

13h 25m

1 stop

PPT

26 Feb

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,488

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Air New Zealand

15 Dec

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,488

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Air New Zealand

2 Mar

SYD

10h 40m

1 stop

PPT

12 Mar

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,491

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27 Feb

SYD

16h 10m

1 stop

PPT

12 Mar

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,494

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4 May

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

15 May

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,497

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8 May

SYD

16h 05m

1 stop

PPT

15 May

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,499

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Multiple Airlines

13 Mar

SYD

16h 10m

1 stop

PPT

19 Mar

PPT

10h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,500

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26 Mar

SYD

10h 05m

1 stop

PPT

2 Apr

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,502

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

MEL

40h 45m

2 stops

BOB

22 Jan

BOB

25h 50m

2 stops

MEL

$2,087

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20 Jan

SYD

34h 45m

2 stops

BOB

22 Jan

BOB

21h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,097

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1 Feb

BNE

19h 55m

2 stops

BOB

15 Feb

BOB

33h 00m

2 stops

BNE

$2,185

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2 Dec

SYD

33h 40m

2 stops

BOB

9 Dec

BOB

23h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$2,633

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20 Dec

MEL

19h 05m

2 stops

BOB

1 Jan

BOB

48h 30m

2 stops

MEL

$2,642

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2 Dec

SYD

34h 30m

2 stops

BOB

9 Dec

BOB

34h 15m

3 stops

SYD

$2,671

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28 Jan

SYD

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

4 Feb

BOB

43h 30m

2 stops

SYD

$2,678

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7 Dec

SYD

23h 30m

2 stops

BOB

14 Dec

BOB

26h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,747

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16 Dec

BNE

34h 55m

2 stops

BOB

23 Dec

BOB

40h 35m

2 stops

BNE

$2,802

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16 Dec

BNE

34h 15m

2 stops

BOB

23 Dec

BOB

34h 05m

3 stops

BNE

$2,875

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7 Dec

SYD

23h 30m

2 stops

BOB

14 Dec

BOB

31h 30m

3 stops

SYD

$2,908

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20 Jan

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

BOB

22 Jan

BOB

30h 10m

3 stops

SYD

$3,102

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10:20 - 01:25SYD-PPT

12h 05m1 stop

02:55 - 14:25PPT-SYD

14h 30m1 stop

$1,360Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

06:20 - 01:30SYD-PPT

16h 10m1 stop

02:55 - 08:00PPT-SYD

32h 05m1 stop

$1,453Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar

10:55 - 01:25OOL-PPT

10h 30m1 stop

02:55 - 09:45PPT-OOL

10h 50m1 stop

$1,488Air New Zealand

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Mon, 15 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

11:45 - 01:25SYD-PPT

10h 40m1 stop

03:00 - 10:30PPT-SYD

10h 30m1 stop

$1,491Air New Zealand

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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

07:05 - 22:00SYD-PPT

11h 55m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50PPT-SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,542Air Tahiti Nui

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Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

07:05 - 22:00SYD-PPT

11h 55m1 stop

08:25 - 15:10PPT-SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,545Air Tahiti Nui

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Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

07:05 - 22:00SYD-PPT

11h 55m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50PPT-SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,587Qantas Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

17:50 - 22:00SYD-PPT

25h 10m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50PPT-SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,620Qantas Airways

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Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

06:00 - 20:00CNS-PPT

34h 00m2 stops

22:10 - 14:55PPT-CNS

44h 45m2 stops

$28,340United Airlines

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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

06:00 - 18:55CNS-PPT

32h 55m2 stops

21:10 - 11:10PPT-CNS

42h 00m2 stops

$28,407United Airlines

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Fri, 8 May - Sat, 9 May

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

10:20-01:25

1 stop12h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 22/2

02:55-14:25

1 stop14h 30m

$1,360

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

06:20-01:30

1 stop16h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 15/3

02:55-08:00

1 stop32h 05m

$1,453

CoolangattaPapeete

OOL - PPT

OOLPPT

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 15/12

10:55-01:25

1 stop10h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/1

02:55-09:45

1 stop10h 50m

$1,488

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

11:45-01:25

1 stop10h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/3

03:00-10:30

1 stop10h 30m

$1,491

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 25/2

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,542

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,545

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/3

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,587

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

17:50-22:00

1 stop25h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/3

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,620

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 23/12

06:00-20:00

2 stops34h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 30/12

22:10-14:55

2 stops44h 45m

$28,340

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-18:55

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/5

21:10-11:10

2 stops42h 00m

$28,407

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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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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	$1,360
Fastest flight time	10h 05m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $680 (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 $1,360 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 10h 05m (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 $343, $710, and $747 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, 65% 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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