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$682+ Cheap flights to Papeete

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PPT
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Papeete in 2025

Find the latest flights to Papeete in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 8 March 2025.

Return from

$1,338

One-way from

$682

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,552
Air Tahiti Nui
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • 26/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Sydney to Papeete
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($552 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Papeete. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Mon 26/512:50SYD - PPT
1 stop29h 10mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 4/608:25PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 7/3$1,338
Fri 23/506:20SYD - PPT
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/504:00PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,376
Wed 2/408:45SYD - PPT
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/404:00PPT - SYD
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/3$1,397
Sat 29/307:05SYD - PPT
1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 5/408:25PPT - SYD
2 stops16h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,715
Sun 6/410:20SYD - PPT
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/421:10PPT - SYD
1 stop37h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/3$29,550
Wed 5/1111:15SYD - PPT
2 stops37h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/1107:00PPT - SYD
2 stops53h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$35,992

Find flights to Papeete within your budget

Locate flights to Papeete that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 8 March 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

12:50-22:00

1 stop29h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 4/6

08:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

$1,338

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

06:20-02:25

1 stop16h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 30/5

04:00-10:35

1 stop10h 35m

$1,376

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

08:45-01:25

1 stop13h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 9/4

04:00-10:35

1 stop10h 35m

$1,397

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/3

07:05-22:00

1 stop11h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/4

08:25-20:55

2 stops16h 30m

$1,715

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

10:20-18:55

1 stop28h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 13/4

21:10-06:55

1 stop37h 45m

$29,550

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

06:20-02:25

1 stop16h 05m

$682

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

11:50-02:25

1 stop10h 35m

$758

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

09:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

$763

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

21:25-05:00

2 stops52h 35m

$2,066

SydneyPapeete

SYD - PPT

SYDPPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

09:30-18:55

2 stops53h 25m

$2,292

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Deals found on 8/3

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Travel insights for flights to Papeete

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When is the best time to book a flight to Papeete?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Papeete. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Papeete, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Papeete?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Papeete takes 10 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Papeete from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Papeete?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Papeete are Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $876

Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui

From $783

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $907

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Papeete?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Papeete are Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Papeete when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papeete, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. 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 Papeete. Reviews last updated 8 March 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
814 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,649 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

FAQs about flying to Papeete

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Papeete?

    For a flight to Papeete, you will be flying into Faaa. Papeete Faaa (PPT) is just 4.7 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Papeete if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Papeete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Papeete?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Papeete.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Papeete?

    Papeete Faaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Papeete. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa typically cost $475, while return flights cost around $2,004.

  • How much is a return flight to Papeete?

    A return flight to Papeete will typically cost around $1,264, however they can be found for as little as $1,264.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Papeete depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Papeete, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Papeete Faaa have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Papeete Faaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Papeete Faaa?

    Yes. Papeete Faaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Motel Papa Raymond is the closest property to Papeete Faaa (0.0 km away from Papeete Faaa).

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