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 (85%) 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 26h 05m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 29h 35m 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

7 Oct

LCY

30h 25m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

24h 40m

2 stops

LCY

£952

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LHR

26h 55m

1 stop

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

24h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,017

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LHR

26h 55m

1 stop

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

42h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,027

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LHR

26h 55m

1 stop

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

24h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,056

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LGW

30h 15m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

23h 50m

2 stops

LGW

£1,152

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LGW

30h 15m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

23h 50m

2 stops

LGW

£1,153

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

PPT

31 Oct

PPT

37h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£1,239

Multiple Airlines

28 Dec

EDI

26h 45m

2 stops

PPT

16 Jan

PPT

30h 06m

2 stops

EDI

£1,252

Air France

4 Oct

LHR

25h 45m

2 stops

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

23h 55m

2 stops

LHR

£1,269

United Airlines

9 Oct

EDI

41h 25m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

50h 25m

2 stops

EDI

£1,272

United Airlines

9 Oct

EDI

41h 25m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

50h 25m

2 stops

EDI

£1,273

Virgin Atlantic

5 Oct

LHR

31h 35m

2 stops

PPT

12 Oct

PPT

22h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£1,275

Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

11 Feb

LHR

26h 50m

2 stops

BOB

18 Feb

BOB

45h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,441

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

29h 30m

2 stops

BOB

11 Oct

BOB

37h 30m

3 stops

LHR

£1,468

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

29h 30m

2 stops

BOB

11 Oct

BOB

37h 30m

3 stops

LHR

£1,491

Multiple Airlines

11 Feb

LHR

39h 15m

3 stops

BOB

18 Feb

BOB

50h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£1,520

Multiple Airlines

11 Feb

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

BOB

18 Feb

BOB

37h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,578

Multiple Airlines

21 Nov

LHR

35h 05m

3 stops

BOB

12 Dec

BOB

34h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£1,588

Multiple Airlines

14 Nov

LHR

36h 15m

3 stops

BOB

21 Nov

BOB

31h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,735

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

32h 50m

2 stops

BOB

11 Oct

BOB

32h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,741

Multiple Airlines

14 Nov

LHR

25h 30m

2 stops

BOB

21 Nov

BOB

29h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,783

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

34h 50m

2 stops

BOB

11 Oct

BOB

43h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,793

Multiple Airlines

6 Oct

LHR

43h 05m

2 stops

BOB

13 Oct

BOB

35h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,795

Multiple Airlines

5 Dec

LHR

27h 45m

2 stops

BOB

19 Dec

BOB

38h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,800

Flights to Raiatea

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Multiple Airlines

17 Oct

LHR

34h 15m

2 stops

RFP

24 Oct

RFP

35h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£3,595

Multiple Airlines

17 Oct

LHR

34h 15m

2 stops

RFP

24 Oct

RFP

36h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£3,611

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17 Oct

LHR

38h 55m

3 stops

RFP

24 Oct

RFP

38h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£4,346

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09:15 - 04:40LCY London City-PPT Papeete Faaa

30h 25m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

07:00 - 18:40PPT Papeete Faaa-LCY London City

24h 40m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

£952Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

12:45 - 04:40LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

26h 55m1 stop San Francisco

07:00 - 18:35PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

24h 35m2 stops San Francisco Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,017Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

12:45 - 04:40LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

26h 55m1 stop San Francisco

07:00 - 12:15PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

42h 15m1 stop San Francisco

£1,027Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

14:45 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

25h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

07:40 - 18:35PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

23h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,269Air France

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

12:30 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PPT Papeete Faaa

41h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

21:10 - 10:35PPT Papeete Faaa-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

50h 25m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£1,272United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

12:30 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PPT Papeete Faaa

41h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

21:10 - 10:35PPT Papeete Faaa-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

50h 25m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£1,273United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

08:55 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

31h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

07:40 - 17:35PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

22h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

£1,275Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

14:45 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

25h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

07:40 - 17:35PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

22h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

£1,277Air France

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

17:35 - 06:15LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

46h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

08:50 - 16:55PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

22h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

£1,280Air France

Mon, 30 Nov - Fri, 18 Dec

08:55 - 06:15LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

31h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

08:50 - 16:30PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

21h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

£1,304Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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12:30 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PPT Papeete Faaa

41h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

21:10 - 08:25PPT Papeete Faaa-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 15m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,270United Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

12:30 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PPT Papeete Faaa

41h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

21:10 - 08:25PPT Papeete Faaa-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 15m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,272United Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

16:00 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

37h 55m2 stops Newark San Francisco

21:10 - 09:20PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

25h 10m2 stops San Francisco Newark

£1,295United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

13:00 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

40h 55m1 stop San Francisco

21:10 - 07:25PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

23h 15m1 stop San Francisco

£1,295United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

14:50 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

39h 05m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

21:10 - 07:25PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

23h 15m1 stop San Francisco

£1,295United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:55 - 21:30LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

22h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

23:45 - 15:00PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

28h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

£1,479Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:25 - 05:30LGW London Gatwick-PPT Papeete Faaa

30h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

07:40 - 09:40PPT Papeete Faaa-LGW London Gatwick

39h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,810Air France

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

12:25 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-PPT Papeete Faaa

28h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

07:40 - 20:55PPT Papeete Faaa-LHR London Heathrow

26h 15m3 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,877KLM

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:25 - 04:40LGW London Gatwick-PPT Papeete Faaa

30h 15m3 stops Bilbao Paris Orly San Francisco

07:40 - 22:40PPT Papeete Faaa-LGW London Gatwick

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,031Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

11:15 - 10:10LGW London Gatwick-PPT Papeete Faaa

33h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Tokyo Narita

07:40 - 22:40PPT Papeete Faaa-LGW London Gatwick

28h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,178Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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Return

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LondonPapeete

LCY London City - PPT Papeete Faaa

LCYPPT

London City

Wed 7/10

09:15-04:40

2 stops30h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

07:00-18:40

2 stops24h 40m

£952

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

12:45-04:40

1 stop26h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

07:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

£1,017

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

12:45-04:40

1 stop26h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

07:00-12:15

1 stop42h 15m

£1,027

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

14:45-05:30

2 stops25h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 11/10

07:40-18:35

2 stops23h 55m

£1,269

EdinburghPapeete

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PPT Papeete Faaa

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

12:30-18:55

2 stops41h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

21:10-10:35

2 stops50h 25m

£1,272

EdinburghPapeete

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PPT Papeete Faaa

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

12:30-18:55

2 stops41h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

21:10-10:35

2 stops50h 25m

£1,273

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

08:55-05:30

2 stops31h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/10

07:40-17:35

1 stop22h 55m

£1,275

Fastest return journey

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

14:45-05:30

2 stops25h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 11/10

07:40-17:35

1 stop22h 55m

£1,277

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

17:35-06:15

2 stops46h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 18/12

08:50-16:55

1 stop22h 05m

£1,280

LondonPapeete

LHR London Heathrow - PPT Papeete Faaa

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

08:55-06:15

2 stops31h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 29/11

08:50-16:30

1 stop21h 40m

£1,304

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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 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best One-Way Price	£652
Best Round-Trip Price	£952
Fastest flight time	32h 15m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £652 (London Gatwick to Papeete Faaa).

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The best return flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £952 (London City to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 32h 15m (Manchester to Papeete Faaa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to French Polynesia

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, United Airlines, and French Bee, with prices starting at £249, £357, and £386 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Of the 3 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 44% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

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

78% 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?

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

The number of operators available for flights to French Polynesia is 6 as of September 2026.

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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