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 (89%) 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 28h 40m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 26h 35m on average. Papeete Faaa is the most popular airport in French Polynesia.

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Flights to Papeete

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United Airlines

26 Mar

LHR

42h 55m

1 stop

PPT

16 Apr

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,118

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United Airlines

26 Mar

LHR

39h 15m

1 stop

PPT

16 Apr

PPT

27h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,120

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Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

LGW

31h 25m

1 stop

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

33h 05m

1 stop

LGW

£1,130

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United Airlines

1 May

LHR

37h 15m

2 stops

PPT

7 May

PPT

24h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,131

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Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

LGW

31h 25m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

32h 20m

2 stops

LGW

£1,149

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Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

LHR

29h 30m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

27h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,190

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Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

LHR

27h 35m

1 stop

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

29h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£1,204

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Virgin Atlantic

25 Mar

MAN

47h 10m

2 stops

PPT

12 Apr

PPT

51h 40m

2 stops

MAN

£1,205

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

LHR

42h 30m

3 stops

PPT

27 Jan

PPT

27h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,220

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Virgin Atlantic

27 Feb

LHR

22h 55m

1 stop

PPT

16 Mar

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,222

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Virgin Atlantic

18 Feb

LHR

55h 20m

2 stops

PPT

4 Mar

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,223

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

LHR

28h 40m

2 stops

PPT

27 Jan

PPT

31h 55m

2 stops

LHR

£1,226

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

29 Jan

LHR

34h 35m

3 stops

BOB

10 Feb

BOB

33h 15m

3 stops

LHR

£1,787

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Multiple Airlines

21 Jan

LHR

27h 05m

2 stops

BOB

29 Jan

BOB

30h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£1,916

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Multiple Airlines

17 Dec

LHR

36h 20m

3 stops

BOB

24 Dec

BOB

39h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£1,938

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Multiple Airlines

7 Feb

LHR

33h 50m

2 stops

BOB

15 Feb

BOB

30h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,944

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Multiple Airlines

17 Dec

LHR

28h 25m

2 stops

BOB

24 Dec

BOB

60h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£1,981

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Multiple Airlines

29 Jan

LHR

27h 30m

2 stops

BOB

10 Feb

BOB

37h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£1,993

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Multiple Airlines

7 Feb

LHR

31h 05m

3 stops

BOB

15 Feb

BOB

43h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,995

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Multiple Airlines

29 Jan

LHR

30h 05m

3 stops

BOB

10 Feb

BOB

40h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£2,000

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Multiple Airlines

18 Dec

LHR

25h 30m

2 stops

BOB

25 Dec

BOB

36h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£2,017

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Multiple Airlines

7 Feb

LHR

33h 20m

3 stops

BOB

15 Feb

BOB

41h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£2,031

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Multiple Airlines

17 Dec

LHR

26h 50m

2 stops

BOB

24 Dec

BOB

59h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£2,062

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Multiple Airlines

1 Jan

LHR

25h 15m

2 stops

BOB

8 Jan

BOB

59h 55m

2 stops

LHR

£2,145

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10:05 - 19:00LHR-PPT

42h 55m1 stop

21:10 - 07:25PPT-LHR

23h 15m1 stop

£1,118United Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr

13:45 - 19:00LHR-PPT

39h 15m1 stop

21:10 - 11:10PPT-LHR

27h 00m1 stop

£1,120United Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr

17:05 - 06:15MAN-PPT

47h 10m2 stops

07:40 - 22:20PPT-MAN

51h 40m2 stops

£1,205Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

17:20 - 06:15LHR-PPT

22h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 16:50PPT-LHR

22h 00m1 stop

£1,222Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar

11:00 - 05:30MAN-PPT

29h 30m2 stops

07:40 - 08:10PPT-MAN

37h 30m2 stops

£1,237Delta

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Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May

13:00 - 05:30MAN-PPT

27h 30m2 stops

07:40 - 08:10PPT-MAN

37h 30m2 stops

£1,239Delta

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Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May

17:25 - 06:15MAN-PPT

46h 50m3 stops

08:50 - 10:20PPT-MAN

38h 30m3 stops

£1,419KLM

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

20:40 - 06:15MAN-PPT

43h 35m3 stops

07:40 - 21:45PPT-MAN

27h 05m3 stops

£1,435KLM

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

11:35 - 05:30EDI-PPT

28h 55m2 stops

07:40 - 16:30PPT-EDI

45h 50m2 stops

£1,563Air France

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Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May

06:00 - 05:30BHX-PPT

34h 30m2 stops

07:40 - 17:50PPT-BHX

47h 10m2 stops

£1,584Air France

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

10:05-19:00

1 stop42h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 16/4

21:10-07:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,118

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

13:45-19:00

1 stop39h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 16/4

21:10-11:10

1 stop27h 00m

£1,120

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 25/3

17:05-06:15

2 stops47h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 12/4

07:40-22:20

2 stops51h 40m

£1,205

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

17:20-06:15

1 stop22h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 16/3

08:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

£1,222

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Fri 8/5

11:00-05:30

2 stops29h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 11/5

07:40-08:10

2 stops37h 30m

£1,237

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Fri 8/5

13:00-05:30

2 stops27h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 11/5

07:40-08:10

2 stops37h 30m

£1,239

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 25/3

17:25-06:15

3 stops46h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 29/3

08:50-10:20

3 stops38h 30m

£1,419

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 25/3

20:40-06:15

3 stops43h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 12/4

07:40-21:45

3 stops27h 05m

£1,435

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

11:35-05:30

2 stops28h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 11/5

07:40-16:30

2 stops45h 50m

£1,563

BirminghamPapeete

BHX - PPT

BHXPPT

Birmingham

Fri 8/5

06:00-05:30

2 stops34h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 11/5

07:40-17:50

2 stops47h 10m

£1,584

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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 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	£513
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,118
Fastest flight time	29h 10m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £513 (London Heathrow 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 £1,118 (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 29h 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 £169, £275, and £496 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Of the 8 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 54% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

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

72% 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 11 as of November 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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