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 12h 15m. 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

26 Mar

MEL

12h 15m

1 stop

PPT

4 Apr

PPT

11h 25m

1 stop

MEL

$1,425

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Multiple Airlines

21 Jan

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

PPT

28 Feb

PPT

14h 40m

1 stop

SYD

$1,475

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Air New Zealand

3 Dec

SYD

12h 35m

1 stop

PPT

11 Jan

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,485

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Air New Zealand

17 Dec

OOL

10h 35m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,509

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Air New Zealand

9 Apr

SYD

28h 05m

1 stop

PPT

20 Apr

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,511

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Air New Zealand

2 Dec

SYD

27h 15m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,514

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Air New Zealand

3 Dec

SYD

14h 45m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,518

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Air New Zealand

4 Dec

SYD

26h 15m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,521

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Multiple Airlines

11 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

PPT

25 Mar

PPT

11h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,526

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Air New Zealand

15 Dec

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,540

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Air New Zealand

15 Dec

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,544

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Air New Zealand

15 Dec

OOL

10h 30m

1 stop

PPT

4 Jan

PPT

10h 50m

1 stop

OOL

$1,560

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

SYD

43h 30m

2 stops

BOB

29 Jan

BOB

27h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$2,140

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28 Dec

SYD

40h 45m

2 stops

BOB

4 Jan

BOB

28h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$2,340

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5 Feb

MEL

22h 20m

2 stops

BOB

13 Feb

BOB

28h 55m

2 stops

MEL

$2,400

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20 Dec

SYD

17h 00m

2 stops

BOB

6 Jan

BOB

20h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$2,411

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22 Dec

BNE

16h 30m

2 stops

BOB

4 Jan

BOB

26h 40m

2 stops

BNE

$2,480

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20 Dec

SYD

19h 30m

2 stops

BOB

6 Jan

BOB

26h 40m

3 stops

SYD

$2,503

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28 Dec

BNE

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

4 Jan

BOB

36h 00m

2 stops

BNE

$2,562

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27 Dec

MEL

17h 05m

2 stops

BOB

8 Jan

BOB

19h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$2,594

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28 Dec

SYD

25h 40m

2 stops

BOB

4 Jan

BOB

41h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$2,809

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28 Dec

SYD

33h 25m

2 stops

BOB

4 Jan

BOB

19h 15m

2 stops

SYD

$2,810

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14 Dec

BNE

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

21 Dec

BOB

23h 05m

2 stops

BNE

$3,023

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8 Jan

BNE

34h 45m

2 stops

BOB

15 Jan

BOB

29h 55m

2 stops

BNE

$3,061

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Flights to Temae

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Multiple Airlines

20 Apr

MEL

18h 25m

2 stops

MOZ

5 May

MOZ

24h 25m

2 stops

MEL

$1,751

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06:45 - 22:00MEL-PPT

12h 15m1 stop

08:25 - 15:50PPT-MEL

11h 25m1 stop

$1,425Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

19:15 - 22:00SYD-PPT

23h 45m1 stop

09:10 - 20:50PPT-SYD

14h 40m1 stop

$1,475Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb

09:55 - 01:30SYD-PPT

12h 35m1 stop

02:55 - 10:30PPT-SYD

10h 35m1 stop

$1,485Air New Zealand

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Wed, 3 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

10:55 - 01:30OOL-PPT

10h 35m1 stop

02:55 - 09:45PPT-OOL

10h 50m1 stop

$1,509Air New Zealand

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Wed, 17 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

18:20 - 02:25SYD-PPT

28h 05m1 stop

04:00 - 10:35PPT-SYD

10h 35m1 stop

$1,511Air New Zealand

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Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

19:15 - 01:30SYD-PPT

27h 15m1 stop

02:55 - 10:30PPT-SYD

10h 35m1 stop

$1,514Air New Zealand

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Tue, 2 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

06:45 - 22:00MEL-PPT

12h 15m1 stop

08:25 - 21:35PPT-MEL

17h 10m2 stops

$1,561Qantas Airways

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Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

07:00 - 22:00MEL-PPT

11h 00m1 stop

08:25 - 15:50PPT-MEL

11h 25m1 stop

$1,563Qantas Airways

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Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 6 May

06:00 - 18:55CNS-PPT

32h 55m2 stops

21:10 - 11:10PPT-CNS

42h 00m2 stops

$28,467United Airlines

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Fri, 8 May - Sat, 9 May

06:00 - 18:55CNS-PPT

32h 55m2 stops

21:10 - 11:10PPT-CNS

42h 00m2 stops

$28,478United Airlines

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

06:45-22:00

1 stop12h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

08:25-15:50

1 stop11h 25m

$1,425

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

19:15-22:00

1 stop23h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 28/2

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,475

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

09:55-01:30

1 stop12h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 11/1

02:55-10:30

1 stop10h 35m

$1,485

CoolangattaPapeete

OOL - PPT

OOLPPT

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 17/12

10:55-01:30

1 stop10h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/1

02:55-09:45

1 stop10h 50m

$1,509

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

18:20-02:25

1 stop28h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 20/4

04:00-10:35

1 stop10h 35m

$1,511

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

19:15-01:30

1 stop27h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/1

02:55-10:30

1 stop10h 35m

$1,514

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

06:45-22:00

1 stop12h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

08:25-21:35

2 stops17h 10m

$1,561

MelbournePapeete

MEL - PPT

MELPPT

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

07:00-22:00

1 stop11h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/5

08:25-15:50

1 stop11h 25m

$1,563

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

$28,467

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

$28,478

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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	$666
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,425
Fastest flight time	10h 00m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from Australia in the last 72 hours is $666 (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 $1,425 (Melbourne 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 $342, $706, and $743 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, 69% 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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