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$692+ Cheap flights to Papeete

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PPT
9 Jul — 16 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 4 July 2025.

Return from

$1,491

One-way from

$692

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,479
Air Tahiti Nui
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • 2/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($473 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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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 4 July 2025.

Thu 2/1007:10SYD - PPT
1 stop10h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 8/1008:25PPT - SYD
1 stop15h 25mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/7$1,491
Thu 27/1119:15SYD - PPT
1 stop27h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1203:00PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,506
Sun 14/907:10SYD - PPT
1 stop11h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 24/908:25PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,541
Sat 16/822:00SYD - PPT
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/812:20PPT - SYD
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,593

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

07:10-22:05

1 stop10h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 8/10

08:25-20:50

1 stop15h 25m

$1,491

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

19:15-01:30

1 stop27h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 7/12

03:00-10:30

1 stop10h 30m

$1,506

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

07:10-22:20

1 stop11h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 24/9

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,541

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

22:00-15:00

1 stop13h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 28/8

12:20-12:35

1 stop28h 15m

$1,593

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

09:05-02:25

1 stop13h 20m

$692

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

11:50-02:25

1 stop10h 35m

$738

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

$777

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Deals found on 3/7

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Papeete, you should look to book at least 32 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 4 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
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
484 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
868 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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 $379, while return flights cost around $1,923.

  • 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, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 25 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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