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$485+ Cheap flights to French Polynesia

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14 Oct — 21 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to French Polynesia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to French Polynesia

Fri 18/1220:20 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Mon 11/112:10 -
Nonstop8h 35m
Deal found 12/9$1,123
Fri 25/1220:20 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Thu 31/1212:10 -
Nonstop8h 35m
Deal found 11/9$1,129
Tue 22/1220:20 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Thu 31/1212:10 -
Nonstop8h 35m
Deal found 11/9$1,156
Wed 28/1011:50 -
1 stop10h 35m
Tue 3/1102:55 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 13/9$1,219
Mon 26/1007:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Tue 3/1102:55 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 10/9$1,272
Fri 25/1220:20 -
Nonstop7h 15m
Fri 1/109:10 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 11/9$1,357

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Return from

$1,219

One-way from

$485

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,528
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Sydney to French Polynesia
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SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

06:25-01:25

1 stop16h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$794

SydneyVaitape

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

SYDBOB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/2

19:25-10:40

2 stops36h 15m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$835

SydneyVaitape

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

SYDBOB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

11:50-07:50

2 stops17h 00m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Tue 16/2

18:35-10:35

2 stops19h 00m

$1,513

SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

11:50-01:25

1 stop10h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/12

02:55-10:35

1 stop10h 40m

$1,614

SydneyVaitape

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

SYDBOB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

20:20-07:05

1 stop31h 45m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Thu 31/12

08:15-17:45

1 stop12h 30m

$1,708

SydneyVaitape

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

SYDBOB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/3

20:20-10:25

1 stop11h 05m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Tue 16/3

18:00-17:40

2 stops26h 40m

$1,785

SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

06:20-01:25

1 stop16h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 1/11

02:55-18:55

2 stops19h 00m

$1,853

SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

11:55-01:25

1 stop10h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 1/11

02:55-10:35

1 stop10h 40m

$1,859

SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

11:40-22:00

1 stop31h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 31/10

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,860

SydneyPapeete

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PPT Papeete Faaa

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

12:45-22:00

1 stop30h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 18/11

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,893

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Everything you need to know about your flight to French Polynesia

How long is the flight to French Polynesia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to French Polynesia takes 12 hours 7 minutes. Flights to French Polynesia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to French Polynesia are Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,019
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui
From $965
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $855

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to French Polynesia are Qantas Airways, Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in French Polynesia?

The most popular places in French Polynesia to fly to are Papeete and Vaitape.

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to French Polynesia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,098 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

FAQs about flying to French Polynesia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to French Polynesia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to French Polynesia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to French Polynesia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to French Polynesia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia?

    Papeete Faaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa typically cost $275, while return flights cost around $842.

  • How much is a return flight to French Polynesia?

    A return flight to French Polynesia will typically cost around $2,449, however they can be found for as little as $842.

  • Where does the fastest flight to French Polynesia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to French Polynesia, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Papeete Faaa have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Papeete Faaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Papeete Faaa?

    Yes. Papeete Faaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Manureva Iti Lodge is the closest property to Papeete Faaa (0.0 km away from Papeete Faaa).

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