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 31h 30m 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 (90%) visit Papeete more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in French Polynesia include Vaitape and Hiva Oa.

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Flights to Papeete

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Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

LHR

30h 00m

2 stops

PPT

13 Mar

PPT

27h 45m

1 stop

LHR

£1,075

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

LHR

31h 30m

2 stops

PPT

13 Mar

PPT

38h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,102

United Airlines

6 Mar

LHR

37h 20m

2 stops

PPT

13 Mar

PPT

27h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,115

United Airlines

13 Mar

LHR

40h 35m

2 stops

PPT

20 Mar

PPT

24h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,118

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

MAN

46h 45m

3 stops

PPT

21 Mar

PPT

30h 05m

2 stops

MAN

£1,119

Multiple Airlines

18 Feb

LHR

32h 30m

2 stops

PPT

25 Feb

PPT

24h 56m

1 stop

LHR

£1,160

Air France

6 Mar

MAN

34h 15m

2 stops

PPT

13 Mar

PPT

26h 40m

2 stops

MAN

£1,164

Multiple Airlines

18 Feb

LHR

21h 40m

1 stop

PPT

25 Feb

PPT

24h 56m

1 stop

LHR

£1,173

Air France

7 Mar

MAN

29h 10m

2 stops

PPT

21 Mar

PPT

50h 40m

2 stops

MAN

£1,176

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

22h 55m

1 stop

PPT

14 Mar

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,177

Multiple Airlines

23 May

LHR

27h 10m

2 stops

PPT

13 Jun

PPT

29h 06m

2 stops

LHR

£1,179

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

22h 55m

1 stop

PPT

14 Mar

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,184

Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

LHR

31h 15m

2 stops

BOB

13 Mar

BOB

36h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,364

Multiple Airlines

19 Feb

LHR

37h 50m

3 stops

BOB

12 Mar

BOB

33h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£1,457

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

29h 55m

2 stops

BOB

14 Mar

BOB

30h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,499

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

25h 25m

2 stops

BOB

14 Mar

BOB

31h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,508

Multiple Airlines

1 Mar

LHR

31h 10m

2 stops

BOB

12 Mar

BOB

34h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£1,509

Multiple Airlines

19 Feb

LHR

34h 05m

2 stops

BOB

12 Mar

BOB

35h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,607

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

34h 45m

3 stops

BOB

14 Mar

BOB

38h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,648

Multiple Airlines

23 Feb

MAN

49h 40m

3 stops

BOB

1 Mar

BOB

44h 45m

3 stops

MAN

£1,653

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

33h 25m

3 stops

BOB

14 Mar

BOB

42h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,655

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

33h 25m

3 stops

BOB

14 Mar

BOB

44h 20m

3 stops

LHR

£1,690

Multiple Airlines

1 Mar

LHR

31h 55m

2 stops

BOB

12 Mar

BOB

41h 20m

3 stops

LHR

£1,700

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

LHR

27h 35m

2 stops

BOB

13 Mar

BOB

45h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£1,705

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07:55 - 05:20

LGW

PPT

31h 25m

2 stops

07:15 - 22:00

PPT

LGW

28h 45m

3 stops

£1,043Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

08:30 - 05:20

LGW

PPT

30h 50m

2 stops

07:15 - 18:35

PPT

LGW

25h 20m

2 stops

£1,065Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

15:20 - 18:40

LHR

PPT

37h 20m

2 stops

21:10 - 10:15

PPT

LHR

27h 05m

2 stops

£1,115United Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

13:45 - 18:40

LHR

PPT

38h 55m

1 stop

21:10 - 07:25

PPT

LHR

24h 15m

1 stop

£1,118United Airlines

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

06:00 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

34h 15m

2 stops

08:50 - 21:30

PPT

MAN

26h 40m

2 stops

£1,164Air France

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

11:05 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

29h 10m

2 stops

08:50 - 21:30

PPT

MAN

50h 40m

2 stops

£1,176Air France

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

10:40 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

53h 50m

2 stops

07:40 - 16:55

PPT

MAN

46h 15m

2 stops

£1,225Delta

Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 4 May

14:55 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

49h 35m

2 stops

07:40 - 10:00

PPT

MAN

63h 20m

2 stops

£1,226Delta

Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 3 May

11:00 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

29h 15m

3 stops

08:50 - 10:10

PPT

MAN

39h 20m

3 stops

£1,275KLM

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

20:05 - 06:15

LCY

PPT

44h 10m

2 stops

07:40 - 17:20

PPT

LCY

46h 40m

2 stops

£1,307KLM

Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

07:55-05:20

2 stops31h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/3

07:15-22:00

3 stops28h 45m

£1,043

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

08:30-05:20

2 stops30h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 10/3

07:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

£1,065

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

15:20-18:40

2 stops37h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 13/3

21:10-10:15

2 stops27h 05m

£1,115

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

13:45-18:40

1 stop38h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 20/3

21:10-07:25

1 stop24h 15m

£1,118

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Fri 6/3

06:00-06:15

2 stops34h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 13/3

08:50-21:30

2 stops26h 40m

£1,164

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Sat 7/3

11:05-06:15

2 stops29h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/3

08:50-21:30

2 stops50h 40m

£1,176

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 15/4

10:40-05:30

2 stops53h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/5

07:40-16:55

2 stops46h 15m

£1,225

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Mon 13/4

14:55-05:30

2 stops49h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/5

07:40-10:00

2 stops63h 20m

£1,226

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Fri 6/3

11:00-06:15

3 stops29h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 13/3

08:50-10:10

3 stops39h 20m

£1,275

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Mon 16/3

20:05-06:15

2 stops44h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 12/4

07:40-17:20

2 stops46h 40m

£1,307

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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 57% 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.

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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	£508
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,043
Fastest flight time	29h 50m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £508 (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 £1,043 (London Gatwick to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 29h 50m (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 £137, £227, and £485 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 52% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

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

60% 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 January 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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