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 30m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 34h on average. Papeete Faaa is the most popular airport in French Polynesia.

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 (91%) visit Papeete more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in French Polynesia include Vaitape and Raiatea.

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Flights to Papeete

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1 Oct

LHR

23h 25m

1 stop

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£887

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1 Oct

LHR

23h 25m

1 stop

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£895

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22 Jan

LHR

42h 15m

1 stop

PPT

6 Feb

PPT

31h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£914

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1 Oct

LHR

23h 25m

1 stop

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£939

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4 Oct

LHR

43h 25m

2 stops

PPT

18 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£953

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4 Oct

LHR

43h 25m

2 stops

PPT

18 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£954

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10 Dec

LHR

23h 55m

1 stop

PPT

29 Dec

PPT

21h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£988

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3 Oct

LHR

28h 35m

1 stop

PPT

18 Oct

PPT

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£1,011

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1 Oct

LHR

29h 55m

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PPT

11 Oct

PPT

40h 00m

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LHR

£1,031

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1 Oct

LGW

28h 55m

2 stops

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

40h 55m

2 stops

LGW

£1,037

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United Airlines

1 Oct

LHR

37h 15m

2 stops

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

27h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,097

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1 Oct

LHR

40h 15m

2 stops

PPT

11 Oct

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,100

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Flights to Vaitape

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1 Oct

LHR

26h 00m

2 stops

BOB

10 Oct

BOB

34h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,206

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26 Sept

LHR

26h 35m

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BOB

28 Sept

BOB

34h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,228

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1 Oct

LHR

33h 45m

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BOB

10 Oct

BOB

53h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,265

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1 Oct

LHR

28h 35m

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BOB

10 Oct

BOB

34h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,271

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26 Oct

LHR

29h 55m

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BOB

2 Nov

BOB

32h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£1,305

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1 Mar

LHR

31h 25m

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8 Mar

BOB

36h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,455

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1 Mar

LHR

32h 40m

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BOB

8 Mar

BOB

36h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,464

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1 Oct

LHR

39h 15m

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BOB

10 Oct

BOB

34h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,508

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1 Oct

LHR

39h 15m

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BOB

10 Oct

BOB

33h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,550

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25 Sept

LHR

53h 35m

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BOB

27 Sept

BOB

33h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,556

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1 Oct

LHR

39h 15m

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BOB

10 Oct

BOB

34h 35m

3 stops

LHR

£1,606

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11 Oct

LHR

50h 45m

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BOB

18 Oct

BOB

28h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£1,675

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16:25 - 04:50LHR-PPT

23h 25m1 stop

07:00 - 15:40PPT-LHR

21h 40m1 stop

£887

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

16:25 - 04:50LHR-PPT

23h 25m1 stop

07:00 - 15:40PPT-LHR

21h 40m1 stop

£895

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

16:40 - 18:55LHR-PPT

37h 15m2 stops

21:10 - 11:25PPT-LHR

27h 15m2 stops

£1,097United Airlines

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

13:40 - 18:55LHR-PPT

40h 15m2 stops

21:10 - 07:25PPT-LHR

23h 15m1 stop

£1,100United Airlines

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

11:30 - 06:15LHR-PPT

28h 45m2 stops

08:50 - 21:25PPT-LHR

26h 35m2 stops

£1,185Air France

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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 27 Dec

11:20 - 06:15LHR-PPT

28h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 18:20PPT-LHR

23h 30m2 stops

£1,187Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 26 Dec

08:55 - 06:15LHR-PPT

31h 20m2 stops

08:50 - 21:25PPT-LHR

26h 35m2 stops

£1,191Air France

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Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar

11:20 - 06:15LHR-PPT

28h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 16:50PPT-LHR

22h 00m1 stop

£1,200Virgin Atlantic

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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 27 Dec

18:55 - 06:15LCY-PPT

45h 20m2 stops

08:50 - 17:20PPT-LCY

46h 30m2 stops

£1,656KLM

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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 26 Dec

20:05 - 06:15LCY-PPT

44h 10m2 stops

08:50 - 17:20PPT-LCY

46h 30m3 stops

£1,743KLM

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Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

16:25-04:50

1 stop23h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/10

07:00-15:40

1 stop21h 40m

£887

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

16:25-04:50

1 stop23h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/10

07:00-15:40

1 stop21h 40m

£895

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

16:40-18:55

2 stops37h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/10

21:10-11:25

2 stops27h 15m

£1,097

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

13:40-18:55

2 stops40h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/10

21:10-07:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,100

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

11:30-06:15

2 stops28h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 27/12

08:50-21:25

2 stops26h 35m

£1,185

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 28/11

11:20-06:15

1 stop28h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 26/12

08:50-18:20

2 stops23h 30m

£1,187

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

08:55-06:15

2 stops31h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 16/3

08:50-21:25

2 stops26h 35m

£1,191

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

11:20-06:15

1 stop28h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 27/12

08:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

£1,200

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Fri 28/11

18:55-06:15

2 stops45h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 26/12

08:50-17:20

2 stops46h 30m

£1,656

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Fri 28/11

20:05-06:15

2 stops44h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 26/12

08:50-17:20

3 stops46h 30m

£1,743

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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 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 6 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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Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£532
Best Round-Trip Price	£887
Fastest flight time	28h 40m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £532 (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 £887 (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 28h 40m (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 Air France, with prices starting at £149, £291, and £522 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Of the 9 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 55% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to French Polynesia?

Consider booking a flight to French Polynesia on a Tuesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Thursday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to French Polynesia on Friday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

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 12 as of September 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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