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ene. 16 — ene. 231
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Flights to French Polynesia in 2025

Cheapest flights to French Polynesia
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vie. 12/267:30 amEWR - PPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/107:15 amPPT - EWR
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,038
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vie. 12/267:30 amEWR - PPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/87:15 amPPT - EWR
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,117
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vie. 12/267:30 amEWR - PPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/1111:45 pmPPT - EWR
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,344
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dom. 12/286:20 amJFK - PPT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/87:15 amPPT - JFK
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,399
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vie. 12/267:30 amEWR - PPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/99:30 pmPPT - EWR
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,429
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vie. 12/197:30 amEWR - PPT
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/257:15 amPPT - EWR
1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,434

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Price

NewarkPapeete

EWR - PPT

EWRPPT

Newark

sáb. 3/28

7:29 pm-4:50 am

1 stop39h 21m

Papeete Faaa

lun. 4/6

7:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$799

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 5/6

11:30 am-4:50 am

2 stops23h 20m

Papeete Faaa

lun. 5/11

7:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$871

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/13

6:57 pm-5:20 am

1 stop39h 23m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 1/23

7:15 am-3:23 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$929

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 3/20

5:29 pm-5:20 am

1 stop17h 51m

Papeete Faaa

lun. 3/30

7:00 am-7:41 am

1 stop18h 41m

$983

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/18

1:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Papeete Faaa

lun. 3/23

7:15 am-7:41 am

1 stop18h 26m

$983

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/13

6:57 pm-5:20 am

1 stop39h 23m

Papeete Faaa

sáb. 1/17

11:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$991

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 1/10

6:57 pm-5:20 am

1 stop39h 23m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 1/23

7:15 am-5:53 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$995

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/14

9:30 am-4:00 am

2 stops23h 30m

Papeete Faaa

mié. 1/21

7:00 am-3:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,081

New YorkPapeete

JFK - PPT

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/14

8:29 pm-4:50 am

1 stop38h 21m

Papeete Faaa

jue. 4/30

7:00 am-7:41 am

1 stop18h 41m

$1,081

NewarkPapeete

EWR - PPT

EWRPPT

Newark

vie. 1/9

5:30 pm-5:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 1/16

7:15 am-4:35 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,085

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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 29 hours 32 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.

WestJet
WestJet
From $97
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $86
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $84
Delta
Delta
From $98

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

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

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 diciembre 17, 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 diciembre 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Delta, and Air France to French Polynesia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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
73 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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
7.4
Good
1,506 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
73 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

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, Frontier 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 $112, while round-trip flights cost around $283.

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

    A round-trip flight to French Polynesia will typically cost around $549, however they can be found for as little as $483.

  • 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 45 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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