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 22h 35m. 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

1 June

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

9 June

PPT

19h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,302

Multiple Airlines

3 June

SYD

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

9 June

PPT

19h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,314

Multiple Airlines

5 June

SYD

16h 05m

1 stop

PPT

14 June

PPT

14h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,323

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

SYD

16h 10m

1 stop

PPT

12 Mar

PPT

18h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,347

Multiple Airlines

12 June

SYD

16h 05m

1 stop

PPT

16 June

PPT

19h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,396

Multiple Airlines

5 June

SYD

16h 05m

1 stop

PPT

9 June

PPT

15h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,399

Multiple Airlines

20 Apr

OOL

12h 50m

1 stop

PPT

19 May

PPT

17h 50m

2 stops

OOL

$1,419

Multiple Airlines

4 June

SYD

10h 10m

1 stop

PPT

10 June

PPT

14h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,437

Air New Zealand

20 Apr

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

19 May

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,438

Multiple Airlines

8 June

SYD

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

9 June

PPT

15h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,446

Multiple Airlines

1 June

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

9 June

PPT

33h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,450

Air New Zealand

6 July

BNE

10h 05m

1 stop

PPT

25 July

PPT

11h 10m

1 stop

BNE

$1,461

Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

19 May

SYD

34h 10m

2 stops

BOB

2 June

BOB

20h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$1,941

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

21h 30m

2 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

21h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$1,963

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

21h 50m

3 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

21h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$2,053

Multiple Airlines

12 Mar

MEL

36h 50m

2 stops

BOB

19 Mar

BOB

24h 30m

2 stops

MEL

$2,074

Multiple Airlines

29 May

SYD

18h 05m

2 stops

BOB

7 June

BOB

27h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,098

Multiple Airlines

7 June

MEL

21h 20m

2 stops

BOB

12 June

BOB

24h 25m

2 stops

MEL

$2,102

Multiple Airlines

15 Feb

MEL

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

22 Feb

BOB

42h 05m

2 stops

MEL

$2,135

Multiple Airlines

1 June

SYD

17h 30m

2 stops

BOB

10 June

BOB

43h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,143

Multiple Airlines

2 Apr

BNE

19h 25m

2 stops

BOB

7 Apr

BOB

27h 10m

2 stops

BNE

$2,159

Multiple Airlines

14 Apr

SYD

20h 50m

2 stops

BOB

21 Apr

BOB

34h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,175

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

21h 50m

3 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

27h 20m

3 stops

SYD

$2,220

Multiple Airlines

15 Feb

SYD

33h 40m

2 stops

BOB

22 Feb

BOB

25h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,222

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09:05 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

13h 20m

1 stop

03:55 - 19:10

PPT

SYD

19h 15m

1 stop

$1,302Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

11:00 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

11h 25m

1 stop

03:55 - 19:10

PPT

SYD

19h 15m

1 stop

$1,314Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

12:20 - 02:25

BNE

PPT

10h 05m

1 stop

03:55 - 11:05

PPT

BNE

11h 10m

1 stop

$1,461Air New Zealand

Mon, 6 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

08:35 - 02:25

MEL

PPT

13h 50m

1 stop

03:55 - 17:45

PPT

MEL

17h 50m

1 stop

$1,483Air New Zealand

Wed, 20 May - Thu, 17 Sep

18:30 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

23h 30m

1 stop

09:10 - 17:10

PPT

BNE

12h 00m

1 stop

$1,545Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

13:55 - 22:00

MEL

PPT

29h 05m

1 stop

09:10 - 17:15

PPT

MEL

11h 05m

1 stop

$1,555Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

20:55 - 22:00

AVV

PPT

22h 05m

2 stops

09:10 - 23:15

PPT

AVV

17h 05m

2 stops

$1,884Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

17:00 - 22:00

PER

PPT

23h 00m

1 stop

09:10 - 11:30

PPT

PER

32h 20m

1 stop

$2,107Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

06:00 - 20:00

CNS

PPT

34h 00m

2 stops

20:40 - 14:00

PPT

CNS

45h 20m

2 stops

$32,261United 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

$32,278United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:05-02:25

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 9/6

03:55-19:10

1 stop19h 15m

$1,302

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

11:00-02:25

1 stop11h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 9/6

03:55-19:10

1 stop19h 15m

$1,314

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Mon 6/7

12:20-02:25

1 stop10h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 25/7

03:55-11:05

1 stop11h 10m

$1,461

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

08:35-02:25

1 stop13h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 17/9

03:55-17:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,483

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

18:30-22:00

1 stop23h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:10

1 stop12h 00m

$1,545

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:55-22:00

1 stop29h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 14/3

09:10-17:15

1 stop11h 05m

$1,555

MelbournePapeete

AVV - PPT

AVVPPT

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/2

20:55-22:00

2 stops22h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 23/2

09:10-23:15

2 stops17h 05m

$1,884

PerthPapeete

PER - PPT

PERPPT

Perth

Wed 4/3

17:00-22:00

1 stop23h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 11/3

09:10-11:30

1 stop32h 20m

$2,107

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

$32,261

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

$32,278

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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	$638
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,302
Fastest flight time	10h 00m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $638 (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 $1,302 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 10h 00m (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 $333, $690, and $726 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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