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$410+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to French Polynesia

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CHI — PPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$868
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$422
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,566
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to French Polynesia
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Thu 5/297:59 pmORD - PPT
1 stop37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/57:00 amPPT - ORD
2 stops22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$868
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/72:44 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops43h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:00 amPPT - MDW
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:45 amORD - PPT
1 stop25h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 11/57:00 amPPT - ORD
1 stop18h 04mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/30$1,052
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:00 amORD - PPT
2 stops19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/1811:30 pmPPT - ORD
2 stops18h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,287
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Wed 10/15:45 pmORD - BOB
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:25 pmBOB - ORD
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,419
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Sat 6/216:10 amORD - MOZ
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/271:45 pmMOZ - ORD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,456
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Sat 6/143:12 pmORD - RFP
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/215:50 pmRFP - ORD
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,507
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Thu 11/138:05 amORD - PPT
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/237:00 amPPT - ORD
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,581
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Wed 5/285:58 pmORD - PPT
2 stops27h 37mAir France
Wed 6/47:40 amPPT - ORD
2 stops28h 07mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,613
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Wed 5/281:55 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops31h 40mAir France
Wed 6/47:40 amPPT - MDW
2 stops32h 47mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,618
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Thu 5/299:00 amORD - PPT
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/59:10 pmPPT - ORD
1 stop14h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,702
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Sat 6/143:12 pmORD - MAU
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2110:50 amMAU - ORD
2 stops51h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,749

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to French Polynesia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

7:59 pm-4:50 am

1 stop37h 51m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 6/5

7:00 am-10:22 am

2 stops22h 22m

$868

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

2:44 pm-4:50 am

2 stops43h 06m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$937

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:45 am-4:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-5:04 am

1 stop18h 04m

$1,052

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 10/18

11:30 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,287

ChicagoVaitape

ORD - BOB

ORDBOB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

5:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sat 10/11

7:25 pm-5:04 am

2 stops28h 39m

$1,419

ChicagoTemae

ORD - MOZ

ORDMOZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

6:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops30h 45m

Temae

Fri 6/27

1:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,456

ChicagoRaiatea

ORD - RFP

ORDRFP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

3:12 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 48m

Raiatea

Sat 6/21

5:50 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops37h 17m

$1,507

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

5:58 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 37m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/4

7:40 am-4:47 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,613

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

1:55 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/4

7:40 am-9:27 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$1,618

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

8:41 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/28

11:59 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$1,654

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to French Polynesia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia (average of $620). Flying from Chicago to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 CHI to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to French Polynesia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
9,968 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
7,934 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
1,446 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
8,696 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to French Polynesia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $863. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tahiti Nui and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to French Polynesia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to French Polynesia?

    The most popular route from Chicago to French Polynesia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Papeete Faaa. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Vaitape Motu-Mute or Chicago Midway - Papeete Faaa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to French Polynesia that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to French Polynesia 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 Chicago to French Polynesia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia (average of $620). Flying from Chicago to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to French Polynesia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to French Polynesia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,191Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,519Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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