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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PPT
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Papeete in 2025

Find the latest flights to Papeete in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

Return from

$1,456

One-way from

$728

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,683
31/8-15/9
  • 31/8-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 55m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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16/8
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($460 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Papeete. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Sun 23/1107:05SYD - PPT
1 stop11h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 3/1209:10PPT - SYD
1 stop14h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 16/7$1,438
Sun 31/809:10SYD - PPT
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/908:25PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,456
Fri 12/911:50SYD - PPT
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/904:00PPT - SYD
1 stop31h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$1,513
Sun 14/909:10SYD - PPT
1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 24/908:25PPT - SYD
1 stop13h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,555

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/12

09:10-20:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,438

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

09:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 15/9

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,456

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

11:50-02:25

1 stop10h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 26/9

04:00-07:45

1 stop31h 45m

$1,513

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

09:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 24/9

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,555

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

09:05-01:25

1 stop13h 20m

$656

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

11:45-01:30

1 stop10h 45m

$744

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

$776

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Deals found on 18/7

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When is the best time to book a flight to Papeete?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Papeete. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Papeete, you should look to book at least 9 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Papeete?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Papeete takes 10 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Papeete 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 Papeete?

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

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $811
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui
From $726
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $534

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Papeete?

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

Rainfall in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete 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 Papeete when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papeete, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Papeete. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to French Polynesia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

FAQs about flying to Papeete

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Papeete?

    For a flight to Papeete, you will be flying into Faaa. Papeete Faaa (PPT) is just 4.7 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Papeete 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 Papeete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Papeete?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Papeete?

    Papeete Faaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Papeete. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa typically cost $384, while return flights cost around $1,950.

  • How much is a return flight to Papeete?

    A return flight to Papeete will typically cost around $1,264, however they can be found for as little as $1,264.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Papeete depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Papeete, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 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. Motel Papa Raymond is the closest property to Papeete Faaa (0.0 km away from Papeete Faaa).

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