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$698+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to French Polynesia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PPT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to French Polynesia

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:30 am
MSY
-
PPT
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/17:40 am
PPT
-
MSY
1 stop17h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:20 pm
MSY
-
PPT
1 stop36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/307:00 am
PPT
-
MSY
2 stops41h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:26 am
MSY
-
PPT
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:45 pm
PPT
-
MSY
1 stop24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:34 am
MSY
-
PPT
2 stops19h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2711:45 pm
PPT
-
MSY
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/68:30 pm
MSY
-
PPT
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/2011:30 pm
PPT
-
MSY
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,492
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/247:00 am
MSY
-
PPT
2 stops26h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/110:30 pm
PPT
-
MSY
3 stops26h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:30 pm
MSY
-
PPT
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Fri 10/97:40 am
PPT
-
MSY
2 stops22h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$1,505
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:30 pm
MSY
-
PPT
1 stop22h 00m
Air France
Fri 10/97:40 am
PPT
-
MSY
1 stop35h 25m
Air France
Deal found 3/6$1,532
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:27 pm
MSY
-
PPT
2 stops22h 03m
Air France
Sun 5/177:40 am
PPT
-
MSY
1 stop35h 19m
Air France
Deal found 3/10$1,537

Find flight deals from New Orleans to French Polynesia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to French Polynesia flight deals. Data was last updated March 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$698
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,704
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to French Polynesia
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

8:20 pm-4:10 am

1 stop36h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-5:44 am

2 stops41h 44m

$1,192

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

7:40 am-5:44 am

1 stop17h 04m

$1,365

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/20

8:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/27

11:45 pm-5:44 am

1 stop24h 59m

$1,437

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-4:10 am

2 stops26h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

10:30 pm-5:30 am

3 stops26h 00m

$1,501

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

7:51 am-5:30 am

2 stops26h 39m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

7:40 am-11:36 am

2 stops22h 56m

$1,505

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

12:27 pm-5:30 am

2 stops22h 03m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/17

7:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,538
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/25

3:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/6

7:40 am-8:52 am

2 stops20h 12m

$1,605

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

12:00 pm-4:10 am

2 stops21h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/20

11:59 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$1,646

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

2:50 pm-5:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/20

7:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,685
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

5:45 am-4:40 am

3 stops27h 55m

$794

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia (average of $762). Flying from New Orleans to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,813). 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.

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 March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from New Orleans to French Polynesia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to French Polynesia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    For a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    For as low as $1,344, American Airlines can have you in French Polynesia from New Orleans in 19h 56m. The distance from New Orleans to French Polynesia is about 5132 mi.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $209. Users have also found prices from $242 and $330 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Papeete Faaa, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Vaitape Motu-Mute or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Fare when deciding on the best route from New Orleans to French Polynesia.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to French Polynesia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia (average of $762). Flying from New Orleans to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,813). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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