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 23h 10m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 27h 30m 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

3 Dec

LHR

30h 30m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

31h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£991

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3 Dec

LCY

30h 00m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

31h 35m

2 stops

LCY

£1,008

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3 Dec

LHR

32h 50m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

25h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£1,021

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3 Dec

LHR

27h 40m

1 stop

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

25h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£1,034

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3 Dec

LGW

31h 25m

2 stops

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

46h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£1,096

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United Airlines

26 Mar

LHR

39h 15m

1 stop

PPT

16 Apr

PPT

27h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,115

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25 Nov

LHR

61h 40m

2 stops

PPT

6 Dec

PPT

23h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,116

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25 Nov

LHR

62h 40m

2 stops

PPT

6 Dec

PPT

23h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,118

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United Airlines

26 Mar

LHR

42h 55m

1 stop

PPT

16 Apr

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,119

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10 Apr

LHR

37h 15m

2 stops

PPT

24 Apr

PPT

27h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,131

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Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

LGW

31h 25m

1 stop

PPT

8 Dec

PPT

33h 05m

1 stop

LGW

£1,134

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26 Dec

LGW

30h 50m

1 stop

PPT

8 Jan

PPT

26h 10m

1 stop

LGW

£1,211

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

6 Dec

LHR

30h 25m

3 stops

BOB

13 Dec

BOB

35h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£1,675

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6 Dec

LHR

34h 35m

2 stops

BOB

13 Dec

BOB

31h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£1,719

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6 Dec

LHR

29h 50m

3 stops

BOB

13 Dec

BOB

38h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£2,125

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13 Dec

LHR

31h 05m

2 stops

BOB

20 Dec

BOB

37h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£2,130

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13 Dec

LHR

33h 40m

3 stops

BOB

20 Dec

BOB

38h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£2,138

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12 Jan

LHR

49h 10m

3 stops

BOB

18 Jan

BOB

40h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£2,185

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12 Jan

LHR

49h 10m

3 stops

BOB

18 Jan

BOB

41h 35m

3 stops

LHR

£2,218

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Multiple Airlines

13 Dec

LHR

27h 30m

2 stops

BOB

20 Dec

BOB

35h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£2,220

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13 Dec

LHR

30h 40m

3 stops

BOB

20 Dec

BOB

30h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£2,440

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13 Dec

LHR

35h 00m

3 stops

BOB

20 Dec

BOB

30h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£2,489

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3 Jan

MAN

46h 25m

3 stops

BOB

10 Jan

BOB

38h 10m

3 stops

MAN

£2,505

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27 Dec

LHR

25h 15m

2 stops

BOB

3 Jan

BOB

36h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£2,604

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06:30 - 05:20LHR-PPT

32h 50m2 stops

23:30 - 10:40PPT-LHR

25h 10m1 stop

£1,021Multiple Airlines

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週三, 3 12月 - 週一, 8 12月

11:40 - 05:20LHR-PPT

27h 40m1 stop

23:30 - 10:40PPT-LHR

25h 10m1 stop

£1,034Multiple Airlines

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週三, 3 12月 - 週一, 8 12月

15:20 - 20:00LHR-PPT

62h 40m2 stops

20:40 - 05:55PPT-LHR

23h 15m2 stops

£1,118United Airlines

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週二, 25 11月 - 週六, 6 12月

10:05 - 19:00LHR-PPT

42h 55m1 stop

21:10 - 07:25PPT-LHR

23h 15m1 stop

£1,119United Airlines

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週四, 26 3月 - 週四, 16 4月

17:20 - 06:15LHR-PPT

22h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 16:50PPT-LHR

22h 00m1 stop

£1,217Virgin Atlantic

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週五, 27 2月 - 週一, 16 3月

17:20 - 06:15LHR-PPT

22h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 16:50PPT-LHR

22h 00m1 stop

£1,220Virgin Atlantic

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週五, 27 2月 - 週一, 16 3月

09:20 - 05:30LCY-PPT

31h 10m2 stops

07:40 - 17:20PPT-LCY

46h 40m3 stops

£1,402KLM

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週四, 7 5月 - 週一, 11 5月

08:40 - 05:30LCY-PPT

31h 50m2 stops

07:40 - 19:40PPT-LCY

49h 00m3 stops

£1,405KLM

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週四, 7 5月 - 週一, 11 5月

10:20 - 05:30BHX-PPT

30h 10m2 stops

07:40 - 13:40PPT-BHX

43h 00m2 stops

£1,581Air France

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週五, 8 5月 - 週一, 11 5月

06:00 - 05:30BHX-PPT

34h 30m2 stops

07:40 - 22:10PPT-BHX

51h 30m2 stops

£1,584Air France

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週五, 8 5月 - 週一, 11 5月

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週三 3/12

06:30-05:20

2 stops32h 50m

Papeete Faaa

週一 8/12

23:30-10:40

1 stop25h 10m

£1,021

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週三 3/12

11:40-05:20

1 stop27h 40m

Papeete Faaa

週一 8/12

23:30-10:40

1 stop25h 10m

£1,034

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週二 25/11

15:20-20:00

2 stops62h 40m

Papeete Faaa

週六 6/12

20:40-05:55

2 stops23h 15m

£1,118

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週四 26/3

10:05-19:00

1 stop42h 55m

Papeete Faaa

週四 16/4

21:10-07:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,119

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週五 27/2

17:20-06:15

1 stop22h 55m

Papeete Faaa

週一 16/3

08:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

£1,217

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

週五 27/2

17:20-06:15

1 stop22h 55m

Papeete Faaa

週一 16/3

08:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

£1,220

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

週四 7/5

09:20-05:30

2 stops31h 10m

Papeete Faaa

週一 11/5

07:40-17:20

3 stops46h 40m

£1,402

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

週四 7/5

08:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

Papeete Faaa

週一 11/5

07:40-19:40

3 stops49h 00m

£1,405

BirminghamPapeete

BHX - PPT

BHXPPT

Birmingham

週五 8/5

10:20-05:30

2 stops30h 10m

Papeete Faaa

週一 11/5

07:40-13:40

2 stops43h 00m

£1,581

BirminghamPapeete

BHX - PPT

BHXPPT

Birmingham

週五 8/5

06:00-05:30

2 stops34h 30m

Papeete Faaa

週一 11/5

07:40-22:10

2 stops51h 30m

£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.

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Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£570
Best Round-Trip Price	£991
Fastest flight time	23h 40m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £570 (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 £991 (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 23h 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 United Airlines, with prices starting at £169, £275, and £495 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?

69% 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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