What are the most popular cities to visit in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (90%) visit Papeete more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in French Polynesia include Vaitape and Hiva Oa.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to French Polynesia?

The average flight duration from United Kingdom to French Polynesia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa is 22h 15m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 55h 55m on average. Papeete Faaa is the most popular airport in French Polynesia.

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Flights to Papeete

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Multiple Airlines

31 May

LHR

28h 10m

2 stops

PPT

13 Jun

PPT

23h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£1,060

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Multiple Airlines

10 Feb

LGW

46h 00m

3 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

25h 20m

2 stops

LGW

£1,060

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31 May

LHR

26h 55m

1 stop

PPT

13 Jun

PPT

23h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£1,081

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3 Feb

LGW

50h 20m

2 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

25h 20m

2 stops

LGW

£1,088

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United Airlines

26 Mar

LHR

39h 15m

1 stop

PPT

16 Apr

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,116

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United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

38h 40m

2 stops

PPT

30 Jan

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,117

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United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

38h 50m

2 stops

PPT

5 Feb

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,117

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Multiple Airlines

10 Feb

LGW

46h 00m

3 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

39h 45m

3 stops

LGW

£1,126

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United Airlines

9 Apr

LHR

39h 45m

2 stops

PPT

30 Apr

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,128

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United Airlines

24 Apr

LHR

37h 15m

2 stops

PPT

28 Apr

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,129

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Multiple Airlines

10 Feb

LHR

42h 30m

3 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

39h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£1,135

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Multiple Airlines

9 Feb

LHR

44h 15m

2 stops

PPT

16 Feb

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,195

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

4 Feb

LHR

35h 10m

3 stops

BOB

16 Feb

BOB

38h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,291

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4 Feb

LHR

27h 10m

2 stops

BOB

16 Feb

BOB

38h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,320

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13 Apr

LHR

33h 05m

2 stops

BOB

4 May

BOB

35h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,342

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13 Apr

LHR

33h 05m

2 stops

BOB

20 Apr

BOB

43h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£1,384

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Multiple Airlines

2 May

LHR

49h 05m

3 stops

BOB

16 May

BOB

35h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£1,389

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Multiple Airlines

2 May

LHR

54h 45m

3 stops

BOB

16 May

BOB

32h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,396

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2 May

LHR

54h 45m

3 stops

BOB

16 May

BOB

36h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,403

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13 Apr

LHR

33h 05m

2 stops

BOB

4 May

BOB

31h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£1,404

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Multiple Airlines

2 May

LHR

51h 35m

2 stops

BOB

16 May

BOB

32h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,406

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Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LHR

36h 30m

3 stops

BOB

4 May

BOB

36h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£1,425

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10 Feb

LHR

33h 00m

2 stops

BOB

17 Feb

BOB

30h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£1,435

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2 May

LHR

51h 35m

2 stops

BOB

16 May

BOB

32h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,437

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11:30 - 04:40

LHR

PPT

28h 10m2 stops

07:00 - 17:30

PPT

LHR

23h 30m1 stop

£1,060Multiple Airlines

Sun, 31 May - Sat, 13 Jun

17:20 - 05:20

LGW

PPT

46h 00m3 stops

07:15 - 18:35

PPT

LGW

25h 20m2 stops

£1,060Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

15:20 - 19:00

LHR

PPT

37h 40m2 stops

21:10 - 11:10

PPT

LHR

27h 00m1 stop

£1,116United Airlines

Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr

15:20 - 20:00

LHR

PPT

38h 40m2 stops

22:10 - 07:25

PPT

LHR

23h 15m1 stop

£1,117United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

14:45 - 05:30

LHR

PPT

49h 45m2 stops

07:40 - 17:35

PPT

LHR

22h 55m1 stop

£1,197Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May

17:25 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

46h 50m3 stops

07:40 - 10:20

PPT

MAN

39h 40m2 stops

£1,201KLM

Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

20:40 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

43h 35m3 stops

07:40 - 22:00

PPT

MAN

27h 20m3 stops

£1,212KLM

Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

17:05 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

47h 10m2 stops

07:40 - 22:20

PPT

MAN

27h 40m2 stops

£1,223Air France

Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

10:25 - 05:30

LGW

PPT

30h 05m2 stops

07:40 - 09:40

PPT

LGW

39h 00m2 stops

£1,337Air France

Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May

20:05 - 06:15

LCY

PPT

44h 10m2 stops

08:50 - 16:35

PPT

LCY

45h 45m2 stops

£1,562Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

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Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

11:30-04:40

2 stops28h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 13/6

07:00-17:30

1 stop23h 30m

£1,060

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

17:20-05:20

3 stops46h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/2

07:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

£1,060

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

15:20-19:00

2 stops37h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 16/4

21:10-11:10

1 stop27h 00m

£1,116

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

15:20-20:00

2 stops38h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 30/1

22:10-07:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,117

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

14:45-05:30

2 stops49h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 31/5

07:40-17:35

1 stop22h 55m

£1,197

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Mon 23/3

17:25-06:15

3 stops46h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/4

07:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

£1,201

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Mon 23/3

20:40-06:15

3 stops43h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/4

07:40-22:00

3 stops27h 20m

£1,212

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Mon 23/3

17:05-06:15

2 stops47h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/4

07:40-22:20

2 stops27h 40m

£1,223

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

10:25-05:30

2 stops30h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 31/5

07:40-09:40

2 stops39h 00m

£1,337

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Mon 9/2

20:05-06:15

2 stops44h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 16/2

08:50-16:35

2 stops45h 45m

£1,562

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French Polynesia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Air France, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia from United Kingdom according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in French Polynesia

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Cheap French Polynesia flight deals and tips

Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£485
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,060
Fastest flight time	28h 10m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £485 (London Gatwick to Papeete Faaa).

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The best round-trip flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £1,060 (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 28h 10m (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to French Polynesia

What is the best airport to land at to visit Matira Beach?

The closest airport to Matira Beach is Vaitape Airport, which is located in Vaitape. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Vaitape Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to French Polynesia?

If you are looking to fly to French Polynesia for less, look to airlines like Air Moana, French Bee, and United Airlines, with prices starting at £149, £268, and £466 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to French Polynesia, Air France, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. Air France is the most popular among the three airlines, with 53% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

What is the most popular airport in French Polynesia to fly to?

66% of our momondo users travelling to French Polynesia in the past year chose to fly into Papeete Faaa in the past year, making it the most popular airport in French Polynesia. The Papeete Faaa airport serves the city of Papeete.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to French Polynesia?

Prices for flights to French Polynesia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to French Polynesia?

The number of operators available for flights to French Polynesia is 10 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to French Polynesia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to French Polynesia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to French Polynesia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at French Polynesia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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