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Flights to French Polynesia in 2026

Cheapest flights to French Polynesia

Fri 9/259:30 am -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 10/87:00 am -
1 stop33h 29m
Deal found 9/12$953
Sun 9/279:30 am -
1 stop25h 10m
Sat 10/107:00 am -
1 stop33h 29m
Deal found 9/15$956
Fri 9/114:46 pm -
1 stop17h 54m
Sat 9/267:00 am -
1 stop18h 19m
Deal found 9/11$968
Sat 10/36:59 pm -
1 stop39h 41m
Sat 10/177:00 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/14$1,160
Sat 10/36:59 pm -
1 stop39h 41m
Mon 10/197:00 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/13$1,166
Sat 10/106:59 pm -
1 stop39h 41m
Mon 10/197:00 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/13$1,175

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Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,700

Round-trip from

$953

One-way from

$494
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
From New York to Papeete Faaa
One-way flight from New York to French Polynesia

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New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

9:30 am-5:20 am

1 stop24h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$494
Quickest round-trip

New YorkVaitape

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

JFKBOB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

4:46 pm-7:05 am

2 stops20h 19m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

11:30 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/2

11:59 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,299

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

11:30 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/2

11:59 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$1,299

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/4

11:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/7

9:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,309

NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Fri 12/4

7:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/7

9:30 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop15h 28m

$1,334

New YorkVaitape

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BOB Vaitape Motu-Mute

JFKBOB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

11:30 am-11:10 am

3 stops29h 40m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sun 10/11

7:55 pm-7:04 am

2 stops29h 09m

$1,380

NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Fri 12/4

6:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/7

9:30 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$1,431

NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Mon 11/2

7:59 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 26m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 11/6

9:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,452

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/27

8:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 11/3

11:25 pm-6:30 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,458

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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 28 hours 16 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 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

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

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?

The most popular places in French Polynesia to fly to are Papeete and Vaitape.

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

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

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

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?

    Papeete Faaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa typically cost $128, while round-trip flights cost around $266.

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

    A round-trip flight to French Polynesia will typically cost around $2,713, however they can be found for as little as $553.

  • 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 55 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. Manureva Iti Lodge is the closest property to Papeete Faaa (0.0 mi away from Papeete Faaa).

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