Question 1

What is the cheapest flight to French Polynesia?

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If you are looking to fly to French Polynesia for less, look to airlines like Air Tahiti, Air Moana, and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting at $471, $477, and $703 respectively.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Prices for flights to French Polynesia are updated daily.

Question 5

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

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The number of operators available for flights to French Polynesia is 5 as of April 2024.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

How long does it take to fly to French Polynesia?

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Flights to French Polynesia from Australia vary in time depending on where in the origin country you depart from. As Australia is such a vast country, flights will be longer depending on whether you fly from the north, south, east of west of it. For example, you can get cheap flights from Sydney, which is on the east coast of Australia, to Papeete Airport (PPT) in about 9h and 20min. Should you fly from the west coast, such as Perth, then the total time between take-off and arrival is around 19h and 35min. This tends to be much longer due to the fact you have to travel across the entire country first. If you are departing from Melbourne, which is in the south of Australia, then the time between departure and landing is around 9h and 30min. Whichever city you are flying from in Australia, you will be able to search and book your airfare with ease through the momondo website.

Question 9

Can you get direct flights to French Polynesia from Australia?

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Unfortunately, it is not possible to get a non-stop flight from Australia to French Polynesia. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get an indirect ticket for this route. There are plenty of airports in Australia that operate this route indirectly, so you’ll be on the runway in no time at all. For example, if you were to get a plane from either Sydney Airport (SYD), Perth Airport (PER) or Melbourne Airport (MEL), you would need to make approximately one change along the way. The most likely stopover on these routes are all at the same airport. You will most likely be required to change at Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, from where you will get a connecting flight straight to French Polynesia. Similarly, if you were to get a flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE), you would most likely be required to transfer at AKL Airport. Whilst most flights tend to change at AKL, if you were to fly from Darwin Airport (DRW), it is likely that you would require two stops to reach your destination in French Polynesia. These vary, but one popular possible route is via BNE Airport and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in New Caledonia.

Question 10

What is the best way to travel around French Polynesia?

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As French Polynesia is a group of more than 100 islands, it can be difficult to travel in the same way you might do in Australia. If you are staying on one island, such as Tahiti, then it’s quite easy to go from place to place. For instance, one of the best ways to travel is by getting a hire car. As an example, you could drive from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Papara in approximately 36min. Similarly taxis and bicycles are also good options as they allow you freedom to travel around one particular island. If you want to visit another island then you will need to either travel via boat or airplane. You could, for example, fly from PPT to Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB), a neighbouring island, in approximately 45min. Should you want to take a boat from Tahiti to Bora-Bora, you would be looking at around three or 4h journey time depending on the sea conditions.

Question 11

Does an Australian citizen need a passport or visa to fly to French Polynesia?

Accepted Answer

If you are an Australian citizen then you do not need a visa to enter French Polynesia, providing you are only visiting for tourism. You will be granted a 90-day stay in the country upon arrival, but if you plan to stay beyond that, or work, then you will need to apply for a visa beforehand. However, you must hold a passport that is valid for the entirety of your stay.

Question 12

What is the cheapest flight to French Polynesia?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking to fly to French Polynesia for less, look to airlines like Air Tahiti, Air Moana, and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting at $471, $477, and $703 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Best One-Way Price	$597
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Fastest flight time	9h 10m
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Departing	Destination	Best Time	Best Price
Sydney	Papeete	9h 05m	$1,339
Melbourne	Papeete	10h 20m	$1,356
Brisbane	Papeete	10h 15m	$1,412
Melbourne	Temae	33h 45m	$1,693
Adelaide	Papeete	47h 15m	$1,761
Cairns	Papeete	50h 00m	$1,895
Melbourne	Vaitape	15h 25m	$1,930
Perth	Papeete	16h 05m	$1,967
Sydney	Vaitape	15h 50m	$2,056
Coolangatta	Papeete	10h 35m	$2,293
Brisbane	Vaitape	21h 10m	$2,333
Maroochydore	Papeete	26h 00m	$4,048

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