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 50m 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

11 Mar

SYD

28h 10m

2 stops

PPT

18 Mar

PPT

12h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,382

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Multiple Airlines

11 May

SYD

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

24 May

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,436

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Multiple Airlines

17 Apr

SYD

16h 05m

1 stop

PPT

23 Apr

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,440

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Multiple Airlines

13 May

SYD

13h 20m

1 stop

PPT

26 May

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,442

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11 May

SYD

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

19 May

PPT

19h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,446

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Air New Zealand

27 May

SYD

12h 30m

1 stop

PPT

23 June

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,451

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Air New Zealand

3 June

SYD

12h 30m

1 stop

PPT

23 June

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,472

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Air New Zealand

15 Apr

SYD

12h 30m

1 stop

PPT

21 Apr

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,476

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Multiple Airlines

11 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

PPT

18 Mar

PPT

12h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,482

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Air New Zealand

23 Jan

MEL

11h 55m

1 stop

PPT

29 Jan

PPT

10h 55m

1 stop

MEL

$1,488

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Multiple Airlines

20 May

SYD

11h 25m

1 stop

PPT

26 May

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,491

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Multiple Airlines

11 June

SYD

10h 50m

1 stop

PPT

21 June

PPT

10h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,507

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Flights to Vaitape

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19 June

SYD

18h 45m

2 stops

BOB

30 June

BOB

19h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$2,042

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27 Apr

SYD

16h 10m

2 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

20h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$2,052

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Multiple Airlines

9 June

SYD

33h 15m

2 stops

BOB

16 June

BOB

24h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$2,055

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10 May

SYD

35h 55m

2 stops

BOB

24 May

BOB

27h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$2,086

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4 May

SYD

16h 10m

2 stops

BOB

19 May

BOB

19h 30m

2 stops

SYD

$2,115

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1 Apr

SYD

21h 30m

2 stops

BOB

29 Apr

BOB

43h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$2,213

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Multiple Airlines

9 June

SYD

41h 40m

3 stops

BOB

16 June

BOB

24h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$2,271

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27 Apr

SYD

21h 45m

3 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

21h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$2,301

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Multiple Airlines

8 Apr

SYD

18h 10m

2 stops

BOB

23 Apr

BOB

20h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$2,332

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9 May

SYD

50h 35m

2 stops

BOB

22 May

BOB

32h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$2,390

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27 Apr

SYD

21h 45m

3 stops

BOB

30 Apr

BOB

29h 40m

3 stops

SYD

$2,399

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13 Mar

SYD

17h 55m

2 stops

BOB

26 Mar

BOB

21h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$2,409

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14:50 - 22:00

SYD

PPT

28h 10m2 stops

09:10 - 18:25

PPT

SYD

12h 15m1 stop

$1,382Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

11:00 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

11h 25m1 stop

03:55 - 10:40

PPT

SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,436Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

06:20 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

16h 05m1 stop

03:55 - 10:40

PPT

SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,440Multiple Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

09:55 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

12h 30m1 stop

03:55 - 10:40

PPT

SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,451Air New Zealand

Wed, 27 May - Tue, 23 Jun

09:55 - 02:25

SYD

PPT

12h 30m1 stop

03:55 - 10:40

PPT

SYD

10h 45m1 stop

$1,472Air New Zealand

Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

18:50 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

23h 10m1 stop

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,576Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

18:50 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

23h 10m1 stop

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,577Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

08:45 - 22:20

BNE

PPT

33h 35m2 stops

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,623Qantas Airways

Sat, 23 May - Sat, 6 Jun

19:40 - 22:00

BNE

PPT

22h 20m2 stops

08:25 - 17:50

PPT

BNE

13h 25m1 stop

$1,625Qantas Airways

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

06:00 - 20:00

CNS

PPT

34h 00m2 stops

20:40 - 14:00

PPT

CNS

45h 20m2 stops

$28,571United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

14:50-22:00

2 stops28h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 18/3

09:10-18:25

1 stop12h 15m

$1,382

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

11:00-02:25

1 stop11h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 24/5

03:55-10:40

1 stop10h 45m

$1,436

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

06:20-02:25

1 stop16h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 23/4

03:55-10:40

1 stop10h 45m

$1,440

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:55-02:25

1 stop12h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 23/6

03:55-10:40

1 stop10h 45m

$1,451

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

09:55-02:25

1 stop12h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 23/6

03:55-10:40

1 stop10h 45m

$1,472

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 17/6

18:50-22:00

1 stop23h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 20/6

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,576

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 17/6

18:50-22:00

1 stop23h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 20/6

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,577

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Sat 23/5

08:45-22:20

2 stops33h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/6

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,623

BrisbanePapeete

BNE - PPT

BNEPPT

Brisbane

Wed 17/6

19:40-22:00

2 stops22h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 20/6

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,625

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

$28,571

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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	$682
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,382
Fastest flight time	12h 20m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $682 (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 $1,382 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from Australia takes 12h 20m (Melbourne Avalon 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 $331, $687, and $722 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 61% 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, 66% 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 December 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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