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— PPT
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to French Polynesia in 2025

Find the latest flights to French Polynesia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 18, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,767

Round-trip from

$849

One-way from

$497
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Fri 10/311:00 pmJFK - PPT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1711:30 pmPPT - JFK
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$849
Wed 10/16:18 pmEWR - PPT
1 stop16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/17:15 amPPT - EWR
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,049
Wed 10/14:00 pmEWR - PPT
1 stop18h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 10/57:00 amPPT - EWR
1 stop26h 29mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/16$1,074
Wed 9/177:29 amJFK - PPT
1 stop26h 31mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 10/17:00 amPPT - JFK
1 stop18h 06mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/18$1,074
Fri 8/295:29 pmJFK - PPT
2 stops34h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2011:30 pmPPT - JFK
2 stops34h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,339
Fri 8/295:48 pmEWR - PPT
2 stops33h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2011:30 pmPPT - EWR
2 stops49h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,366

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

1:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 11/17

11:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$849

NewarkPapeete

EWR - PPT

EWRPPT

Newark

Wed 10/1

6:18 pm-4:50 am

1 stop16h 32m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/1

7:15 am-6:45 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,049

NewarkPapeete

EWR - PPT

EWRPPT

Newark

Wed 10/1

4:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop18h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop26h 29m

$1,074

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

7:29 am-4:00 am

1 stop26h 31m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-7:06 am

1 stop18h 06m

$1,074

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

5:29 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/20

11:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,339

NewarkPapeete

EWR - PPT

EWRPPT

Newark

Fri 8/29

5:48 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 42m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/20

11:30 pm-6:59 am

2 stops49h 29m

$1,366

New YorkPapeete

LGA - PPT

LGAPPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/27

6:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 9/10

11:45 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$1,426

New YorkVaitape

JFK - BOB

JFKBOB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sat 11/15

6:30 pm-7:53 am

2 stops32h 23m

$1,432

NewarkVaitape

EWR - BOB

EWRBOB

Newark

Fri 9/26

7:30 am-7:30 am

2 stops30h 00m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Fri 10/10

6:20 pm-5:58 am

2 stops29h 38m

$1,562

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

7:58 am-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/10

11:59 pm-6:30 am

2 stops25h 31m

$1,642

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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 New York to French Polynesia takes 31 hours 45 minutes. Flights to French Polynesia from other popular cities in USA 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 New York to French Polynesia are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

French Bee
French Bee
From $456
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $288
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui
From $718
Delta
Delta
From $182

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to French Polynesia are Air France, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to French Polynesia in the last few years. This data was updated on June 18, 2025.
The most popular places in French Polynesia to fly to are Papeete and Vaitape.

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. 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 French Polynesia. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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
485 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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 France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

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 French Polynesia

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

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to French Polynesia.

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

    Vaitape Motu-Mute is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia. One-way flights to Vaitape Motu-Mute typically cost $74, while round-trip flights cost around $247.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to French Polynesia?

    A round-trip flight to French Polynesia will typically cost around $592, however they can be found for as little as $250.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to French Polynesia, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Papeete Faaa have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Papeete Faaa can take advantage of the rental car 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 mi away from Papeete Faaa).

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