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Cheap flight deals to Papeete

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Papeete that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:15 - 02:30BNE-PPT
10h 15m1 stop
04:00 - 11:00PPT-BNE
11h 00m1 stop
$1,233Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
11:50 - 02:30SYD-PPT
10h 40m1 stop
04:00 - 10:35PPT-SYD
10h 35m1 stop
$1,314Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
09:05 - 02:30SYD-PPT
13h 25m1 stop
04:00 - 08:45PPT-SYD
32h 45m1 stop
$1,328
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
11:35 - 02:30SYD-PPT
10h 55m1 stop
04:00 - 08:45PPT-SYD
32h 45m1 stop
$1,334
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
11:35 - 02:30SYD-PPT
10h 55m1 stop
04:00 - 07:45PPT-SYD
31h 45m1 stop
$1,337
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Fri, 13 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep
08:55 - 22:00SYD-PPT
10h 05m1 stop
09:10 - 20:35PPT-SYD
14h 25m1 stop
$1,461Air Tahiti Nui
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Sun, 1 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
08:55 - 22:20SYD-PPT
9h 25m1 stop
08:25 - 14:55PPT-SYD
10h 30m1 stop
$1,467Air Tahiti Nui
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Sun, 8 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
07:10 - 22:00SYD-PPT
10h 50m1 stop
08:25 - 17:50PPT-SYD
12h 25m1 stop
$1,574Qantas Airways
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Thu, 3 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
06:00 - 22:20MEL-PPT
12h 20m2 stops
08:25 - 17:25PPT-MEL
13h 00m1 stop
$1,579Qantas Airways
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Sun, 8 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
10:00 - 22:20SYD-PPT
32h 20m2 stops
10:15 - 12:55PPT-SYD
29h 40m2 stops
$2,988Aircalin
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Sat, 5 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct

Flights to Papeete - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Papeete to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Papeete?

The average price of all flights to Papeete clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Papeete is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,513. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $2,355 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Papeete, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Papeete is December, where tickets cost $1,501 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $3,142 and $3,001 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,407.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete?

The average price for all flights to Papeete depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete is generally in the morning, when flights cost $1,449 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Papeete is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,511.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Papeete?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Papeete, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Papeete?

The duration of your flight to Papeete depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Papeete on KAYAK are from Sydney, which takes 9h 05m, Melbourne, which takes 10h 25m, Adelaide, which takes 22h 20m, and Brisbane, which takes 23h 45m.

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Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$695
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Papeete

When to book flights to Papeete

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Papeete based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Papeete flights

  • What is the best public means of transport from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Papeete?

    Public bus services are not available, but there are plenty of shuttle buses operating between Papeete Airport and many hotels. Alternatively, you can also benefit from a taxi queue outside the terminal building. Note that fares are not metered or standardised, so it is important to determine the rate beforehand.

  • Are there any airport hotels close to Papeete Airport?

    Two hotel options are very close-by if you arrive late, depart early or are continuing your journey within the next day. Across the street from the airport building, travellers find the Tahiti Airport Hotel, and the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is only 5min away.

  • Does Papeete Airport feature any lounges?

    There is one pay-per-use lounge travellers can benefit from. It is located in Terminal 1 in the International Departures area and allows use by passengers of all classes. Passes cost about ₣ 3.440 (A$ 47).

  • How far are the Faarumai Waterfalls from Papeete Airport?

    The beautiful phenomenon can be easily reached by the coastal road Avenue du Prince Hinoi. It takes about 45min by car to get to the waterfalls; at the Arahoho Blowhole, travellers should turn right to reach the destination.

  • Are there long-term car parks at Papeete Airport?

    Papeete Airport (PPT) features various car parks for short- and long-term parking. P1 is their parking express service, ideal for pick ups or drop offs. For long-term parking, they have P2 with rates of approximately ₣ 8.000 (A$ 110) for 30h.

  • How far is Papeete Faaa Airport from central Papeete?

    The distance between Papeete Faaa Airport and the city centre of Papeete is 5 km.

  • What is the name of Papeete’s airport?

    All flights to Papeete land at Papeete Faaa Airport. The airport code is PPT,and it can also be referred to as Fa'a'ā Intl, Faaa, Papeete, or Tahiti.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Papeete?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Papeete.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Papeete?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Papeete is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Papeete?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Papeete with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Papeete?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Papeete up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Papeete?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to Papeete, Air Tahiti offers the most flights, with around 225 per week, followed by Air Moana with 40 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Papeete

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Papeete flight deals.
  • Papeete is served by various airlines departing from many Australian cities, and while there are no direct flights, some airlines offer connections with only one stopover. Qantas Airways, for example, flies from Sydney, and New Zealand Air from Melbourne.
  • While Papeete is the main destination served by Papeete Faaa Airport (PPT), other coastal regions are easily accessible through the Avenue du Prince Hinoi going alongside the coast. Other destinations you can reach by going on this avenue include Mahina, Papeno, and Mahaena.
  • If you opt for going to Papeete by car from the airport, the quickest way is via Boulevard de la Reine Pomare IV. Following this road, you will be at the city centre in about 20min.
  • The airport’s rental car centre is part of the Domestic Terminal complex and features a choice of international brands like Avis, Europcar, and Hertz. To make sure you get one of the limited number of cars, it is advised to pre-book with your chosen provider.
  • Though not a very large airport, there are plenty of eateries at your disposal when you arrive in Papeete airport. Situated in the Domestic Terminal in the public area (before you go through security and passport control), travellers can choose from international fast food chains and the Atrium lounge cafés and restaurants.
  • A Polynesian welcome greets you upon arrival at Papeete Airport. It is custom to provide arriving travellers with the traditional flower necklaces, which are handed out in the main terminal building.
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Prefer to fly direct to Papeete Faaa?

Find which airlines fly direct to Papeete Faaa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Papeete Faaa

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Moana, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Moana, +13 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +12 more

Thursday

Air Moana, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Air Moana, Air Tahiti, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +13 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +14 more

Saturday

Air Moana, Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, +7 more

Air Moana, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +14 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +15 more

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Direct returns

Papeete Faaa to Australia

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Moana, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Moana, +13 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +12 more

Thursday

Air Moana, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Air Moana, Air Tahiti, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +13 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +14 more

Saturday

Air Moana, Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, +7 more

Air Moana, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +14 more

Aeromexico, Air Caraïbes, +15 more

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Top 3 airlines flying to Papeete

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Papeete. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Papeete. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Papeete? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 70 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.0Food
7.3Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.9Crew
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Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

10.0 ExcellentBhavna, Apr 2024LAX - ICN
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Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

I always love flying with Air Tahiti Nui: the flower when you board, the colors of the pillows/blankets, the fun safety video, etc. It brings the charm of Tahiti to the plane, which is very relaxing. Food was great. Only weakness is the entertainment system, which did not have a lot of interesting content, so I ended up watching Netflix shows I had downloaded to my phone. The other issue was not related to Air Tahiti but the Seattle airport, which made us wait for 1 hour at security. Ruined the whole flying experience and almost made me loose my next flight.

The service was really nice. The wine was great and the food was good. More water offered during the flight would have been nice.

Booked family of 4. None of us were seated together. Desk agent would not make any seat adjustments. Gate agent would not make any seat adjustments. Had to negotiate once on board with other passengers to trade seats. Don’t understand why you would separate seating of family all booked on same reservation. Was not able to select seats on Kayak nor Air Tahiti prior to airport.

Seats were roomy. Staff was great offering free drinks and refills constantly. Everything was very clean.

The sound system was so bad I could not watch movies.

Reclining seats with leg rest! Amazing flight crew! Loved the food! Everything was perfect!

The crew was very friendly and welcoming. Boarding was calm and organized. Take off and Landing was perfect and in time.

my luggage was damage. even if i put fragile in my bags. i was disappointed.

Very friendly and professional crew from check in to be working to flight crew to disembarkation.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and most of the flights bags were not on the flight. Have also had no communication from QANTAS

I was thrilled with the bottle of water, blanket, pillow, earphones, and little packet of toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs. I was very satisfied with the meals and snacks and drinks. I alao was very grateful to have a seat that backs up against the lavatory, as it made it very easy to get to the bathroom without being jumped in line, as so often happens in the airplane. Of course that was just a random strike of luck, but it really made a difference.

Food was great. Customer Service not so much! Flight Delays.

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

It was so hot on the plane mixed with being quite turbulent and a rough landing. We all felt very nauseous for hours afterwards. Crew were lovely though.

For a long haul, the flight was good. We left an hour late due to a seat in business class not working. But they made up time and we still got in on time or even early thanks to tailwinds. The crew was friendly. The meals were okay, nothing special.

Internet on internation flights is a basic comodity. Very disappointed. Same entertainment that has been on for the past year. Update your content for frequent flyers

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Papeete found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 15mBNE-PPT
30/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
11h 00mPPT-BNE
$1,233
23/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 40mSYD-PPT
30/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 35mPPT-SYD
$1,314
23/8Fri
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-PPT
30/8Fri
1 stop
32h 45mPPT-SYD
$1,328
23/8Fri
1 stop
10h 55mSYD-PPT
30/8Fri
1 stop
32h 45mPPT-SYD
$1,334
13/9Fri
1 stop
10h 55mSYD-PPT
27/9Fri
1 stop
31h 45mPPT-SYD
$1,337
1/12Sun
1 stopAir Tahiti Nui
10h 05mSYD-PPT
7/12Sat
1 stopAir Tahiti Nui
14h 25mPPT-SYD
$1,461
8/9Sun
1 stopAir Tahiti Nui
9h 25mSYD-PPT
23/9Mon
1 stopAir Tahiti Nui
10h 30mPPT-SYD
$1,467
3/10Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 50mSYD-PPT
16/10Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
12h 25mPPT-SYD
$1,574
8/9Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
12h 20mMEL-PPT
11/9Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
13h 00mPPT-MEL
$1,579
5/10Sat
2 stopsAircalin
32h 20mSYD-PPT
8/10Tue
2 stopsAircalin
29h 40mPPT-SYD
$2,988

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Papeete found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/8Mon
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-PPT
$695
6/9Fri
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-PPT
$714
6/9Fri
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-PPT
$724
2/9Mon
1 stop
10h 55mSYD-PPT
$730
2/9Mon
1 stop
13h 25mSYD-PPT
$732
17/1Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
12h 35mSYD-PPT
$752
29/8Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 50mSYD-PPT
$772
29/8Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 50mSYD-PPT
$775
30/12Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
10h 45mSYD-PPT
$787
29/8Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 25mSYD-PPT
$16,434

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Last minute flights to Papeete

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Papeete that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/7Tue
multi-stop
10h 50mSYD-PPT
7/8Wed
multi-stop
13h 25mPPT-SYD
$4,105
30/7Tue
multi-stop
28h 15mSYD-PPT
7/8Wed
multi-stop
10h 35mPPT-SYD
$4,615

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Flights to Papeete

Destination:

Papeete (PPT)French Polynesia

Return flight deals:

Papeete - Australia

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