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There are several ways to travel to French Polynesia, a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. It’s worth noting that French Polynesia is a long way from most major cities, so getting there can be quite time-consuming and may involve multiple flights or other modes of transportation.
It’s always a good idea to plan your trip well in advance and to consider factors such as cost, convenience, and travel time when choosing your route.
All flights land at Faa’a International Airport in Papeete. The Faa’a International Airport in Papeete has the IATA abbreviation PPT. The number of airlines with international connections is manageable.
The airport also hosts all arrivals and departures of the domestic airline Air Tahiti, which flies to other islands and atolls. The Faa’a Airport is situated 4 miles (7km) west of the capital city Papeete.
There are 3 airlines connecting Europe with Tahiti:
Paris – Los Angeles – Tahiti
Polynesia’s award-winning national airline is our recommendation. Tahiti’s home carrier connects Papeete with Paris via Los Angeles up to seven times a week, but only during the high season in July and August. In other months, the frequency drops to as few as two flights per week. The feeder flights are provided by cooperation partner Air France. Tokyo and Auckland are also on their flight schedule.
Air Tahiti Nui is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.
What makes Air Tahiti Nui special?
Air Tahiti Nui has a codeshare with Aircalin, Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas, LATAM Chile.
Website: https://www.airtahitinui.com/
Paris – Los Angeles – Tahiti
The French national carrier also flies to Papeete itself. There are three flights a week from Paris Charles de Gaulle, also via Los Angeles. This is the fastest connection from Europe to Papeete.
Website: https://wwws.airfrance.fr/en
Paris – Los Angeles – Tahiti
FrenchBee is a French low-cost, long-haul airline based at Paris Orly Airport. It operates a scheduled network between France and worldwide leisure destinations.
The French national carrier also flies to Papeete itself. There are three flights a week from Paris Charles de Gaulle, also via Los Angeles. This is the fastest connection from Europe to Papeete.
Website: https://www.frenchbee.com/en
San Francisco – Tahiti
United Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United operates a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six continents.
The U.S. carrier takes off three times a week from San Francisco in the direction of Papeete.
Website: https://www.united.com/
Auckland – Tahiti
Air New Zealand is the flag carrier airline of New Zealand, based in Auckland. The airline connects Papeete with Auckland several times a week and offers various flights to Papeete via London and Los Angeles.
Air Newzealand partners are Air Tahiti Nui, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines.
Website: https://www.airnewzealand.com/
Honolulu – Tahiti
Hawaiian Airlines is the largest operator of commercial flights to and from the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is the tenth-largest commercial airline in the United States and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Hawaiian Airlines has once a week a direct connection between Honolulu and Tahiti. You can fly from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, or any major US city to Honolulu, and then continue from Honolulu to Papeete.
Website: https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/
Santiao de Chile – Tahiti
LATAM Airlines (formerly LAN Airlines and LAN-Chile) is an airline based in Santiago, Chile. The Chilean national airline, flies at least weekly between Santiago, Chile, and Tahiti by way of Easter Island.
Website: https://www.latam.com/en_un/
Noumea – Tahiti
Société Aircalin, also known as Air Calédonie International, is the international airline of the French collectivity of New Caledonia, with its headquarters in Nouméa.
Website: https://www.air-caledonie.nc/en/
Please note that the flight information given is subject to change and you must check with the airline prior to booking.
Flight from/to | Flight Time |
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Paris – Papeete | 22 hours |
Shanghai – Papeete | 12,5 hours |
Hongkong – Papeete | 11,5 hours |
Tokio – Papeete | 11 hours |
Santiao de Chile – Papeete | 11 hours |
Sydney – Papeete | 9 hours |
Los Angeles – Papeete | 8 hours |
San Francisco – Papeete | 8 hours |
Noumea – Papeete | 6,5 hours |
Honolulu – Papeete | 5 hours |
Auckland – Papeete | 5 hours |
Hanga Roa (Easter Island) – Papeete | 5 hours |
Rarotonga – Papeete | 2,5 hours |