What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Papeete?

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,788. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Papeete?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 15m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Papeete?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Papeete on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Papeete?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 42m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to Papeete?

Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand can get you from Sydney to Papeete in just under 10h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. The distance from Sydney to Papeete is about 6114 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Papeete round-trip?

Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Papeete, with prices starting at $781. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,087 and $1,284, respectively. Qantas Airways is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Papeete?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Papeete flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Papeete?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Papeete, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Air Tahiti Nui.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Papeete that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Papeete flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Papeete?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Papeete.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Papeete?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Papeete by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Papeete?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Papeete flights typically cost between $1,335 and $1,519 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,365 on Air New Zealand (31 Oct-6 Nov).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Papeete Faaa are usually found in June or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$1,365
One-way from	$703
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,440

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2 total stops
23h 05m total
Sydney to Papeete

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Fri 31/1009:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$1,365

Sat 1/1119:15SYD - PPT

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1109:10PPT - SYD

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,483

Fri 24/1006:20SYD - PPT

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,518

Wed 19/1119:15SYD - PPT

1 stop23h 45mAir Tahiti Nui

Wed 26/1109:10PPT - SYD

1 stop11h 30mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 15/9$1,531

Wed 19/1111:45SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 25/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,557

Mon 3/1107:05SYD - PPT

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,569

Fri 31/1006:20SYD - PPT

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,614

Mon 27/1009:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 30/1003:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,645

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Thu 12/307:05SYD - PPT

1 stop11h 55mAir Tahiti Nui

Sat 11/408:25PPT - SYD

1 stop13h 25mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,537

Wed 19/1111:45SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 25/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,557

Mon 3/1107:05SYD - PPT

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,569

Sun 15/308:55SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 05mAir Tahiti Nui

Sat 11/408:25PPT - SYD

1 stop13h 25mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,537

Wed 29/1011:45SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,570

Sat 14/313:05SYD - PPT

1 stop29h 55mAir Tahiti Nui

Sat 11/408:25PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 45mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,572

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - PPT

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1109:10PPT - SYD

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,759

Wed 11/317:50SYD - PPT

1 stop25h 10mAir Tahiti Nui

Sat 11/408:25PPT - SYD

1 stop13h 25mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,572

Sat 14/319:15SYD - PPT

1 stop23h 45mAir Tahiti Nui

Mon 6/408:25PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 45mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,572

Sun 30/1107:05SYD - PPT

1 stop11h 55mAir Tahiti Nui

Mon 5/109:10PPT - SYD

1 stop11h 30mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,663

Thu 4/1208:55SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 05mAir Tahiti Nui

Mon 5/109:10PPT - SYD

1 stop11h 30mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 14/9$1,713

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Thu 9/1018:20SYD - PPT

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1012:20PPT - SYD

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,726

Fri 24/1006:20SYD - PPT

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,518

Fri 24/1008:45SYD - PPT

1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$1,665

Mon 27/1009:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 30/1003:00PPT - SYD

1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,645

Fri 31/1009:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$1,365

Fri 31/1006:20SYD - PPT

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:00PPT - SYD

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,614

One-way flights from Sydney to Papeete
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Fri 17/1006:20SYD - PPT

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$703

Thu 30/1019:15SYD - PPT

1 stop27h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$718

Wed 29/1009:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$724

Mon 27/1011:45SYD - PPT

1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$734

Fri 28/1109:55SYD - PPT

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$736

Tue 4/1107:45SYD - PPT

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$743

Sun 26/1019:15SYD - PPT

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$758

Tue 28/1007:05SYD - PPT

1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$763

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SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/4

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,537

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

08:55-22:00

1 stop10h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/4

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,537

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/11

11:45-01:30

1 stop10h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 25/11

03:00-10:30

1 stop10h 30m

$1,557

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

07:05-01:30

1 stop15h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 18/11

03:00-21:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,569

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:45-01:30

1 stop10h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 4/11

03:00-18:05

1 stop18h 05m

$1,570

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

13:05-22:00

1 stop29h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/4

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,572

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

17:50-22:00

1 stop25h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/4

08:25-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,572

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

19:15-22:00

1 stop23h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/4

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,572

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 5/1

09:10-17:40

1 stop11h 30m

$1,663

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

08:55-22:00

1 stop10h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 5/1

09:10-17:40

1 stop11h 30m

$1,713

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Papeete?

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Papeete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Papeete?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Papeete (average of $916). Flying from Sydney to Papeete in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to PPT?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Papeete by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Papeete to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very Good

69 reviews

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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

69 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very Good

69 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very Good

69 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very Good

69 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Papeete?
Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand can get you from Sydney to Papeete in just under 10h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. The distance from Sydney to Papeete is about 6114 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Papeete round-trip?
Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Papeete, with prices starting at $781. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,087 and $1,284, respectively. Qantas Airways is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Papeete that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Papeete flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Papeete?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Papeete.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Papeete?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Papeete by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Papeete?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Papeete (average of $916). Flying from Sydney to Papeete in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$781	Average$1,568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,087	Average$1,478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,284	Average$1,483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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