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 22h 55m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 56h 55m 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

20 Jan

LGW

47h 10m

3 stops

PPT

30 Jan

PPT

27h 25m

2 stops

LGW

£1,074

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United Airlines

22 Jan

EDI

44h 35m

2 stops

PPT

29 Jan

PPT

23h 45m

2 stops

EDI

£1,087

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United Airlines

11 Mar

EDI

41h 30m

2 stops

PPT

29 Mar

PPT

26h 25m

2 stops

EDI

£1,089

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

LHR

43h 15m

2 stops

PPT

30 Jan

PPT

42h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£1,093

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24 Apr

LHR

33h 20m

2 stops

PPT

2 May

PPT

22h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£1,102

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United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

42h 25m

2 stops

PPT

5 Feb

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,117

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United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

40h 25m

2 stops

PPT

29 Jan

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,118

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

LGW

50h 20m

2 stops

PPT

30 Jan

PPT

27h 25m

2 stops

LGW

£1,127

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United Airlines

1 Apr

LHR

39h 45m

2 stops

PPT

5 Apr

PPT

24h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,130

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11 Mar

EDI

41h 30m

2 stops

PPT

27 Mar

PPT

50h 25m

2 stops

EDI

£1,139

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

LHR

42h 30m

3 stops

PPT

30 Jan

PPT

41h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£1,156

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Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

LHR

33h 55m

2 stops

PPT

22 Mar

PPT

22h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,175

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

7 Jan

LHR

33h 00m

3 stops

BOB

11 Jan

BOB

39h 45m

3 stops

LHR

£1,529

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17 Mar

LHR

34h 15m

2 stops

BOB

20 Mar

BOB

36h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,644

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13 May

LHR

35h 25m

3 stops

BOB

20 May

BOB

37h 45m

3 stops

LHR

£1,731

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22 Jan

LHR

42h 40m

3 stops

BOB

29 Jan

BOB

33h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£1,849

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

38h 00m

3 stops

BOB

29 Jan

BOB

34h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£1,852

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22 Jan

LHR

50h 40m

3 stops

BOB

29 Jan

BOB

42h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,991

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Multiple Airlines

7 Jan

LHR

26h 30m

2 stops

BOB

11 Jan

BOB

34h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£2,768

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7 Jan

LHR

47h 25m

3 stops

BOB

11 Jan

BOB

36h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£2,847

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17 Mar

LHR

31h 25m

2 stops

BOB

20 Mar

BOB

45h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£2,960

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Multiple Airlines

17 Mar

LHR

31h 15m

3 stops

BOB

20 Mar

BOB

45h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£2,971

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21 Apr

LHR

35h 40m

2 stops

BOB

24 Apr

BOB

40h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£2,972

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21 Apr

LHR

27h 55m

3 stops

BOB

24 Apr

BOB

39h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£2,983

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Flights to Raiatea

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Multiple Airlines

23 Jan

LHR

27h 25m

3 stops

RFP

30 Jan

RFP

30h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£1,777

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23 Jan

LHR

34h 10m

2 stops

RFP

30 Jan

RFP

60h 40m

2 stops

LHR

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16:10 - 05:20

LGW

PPT

47h 10m3 stops

06:00 - 19:25

PPT

LGW

27h 25m2 stops

£1,074Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

09:25 - 20:00

EDI

PPT

44h 35m2 stops

22:10 - 07:55

PPT

EDI

23h 45m2 stops

£1,087United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

11:30 - 19:00

EDI

PPT

41h 30m2 stops

21:10 - 10:35

PPT

EDI

26h 25m2 stops

£1,089United Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

11:30 - 06:15

LHR

PPT

28h 45m2 stops

08:50 - 21:25

PPT

LHR

26h 35m2 stops

£1,178Air France

Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

17:20 - 06:15

LHR

PPT

22h 55m1 stop

08:50 - 16:50

PPT

LHR

22h 00m1 stop

£1,210Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

11:10 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

29h 20m3 stops

07:40 - 22:00

PPT

MAN

27h 20m3 stops

£1,305KLM

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 26 May

10:40 - 05:30

LGW

PPT

29h 50m2 stops

07:40 - 09:25

PPT

LGW

38h 45m2 stops

£1,311Air France

Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May

10:45 - 06:15

EDI

PPT

53h 30m2 stops

07:40 - 16:30

PPT

EDI

45h 50m2 stops

£1,420Delta

Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

10:45 - 06:15

EDI

PPT

29h 30m2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

PPT

EDI

37h 55m2 stops

£1,423Delta

Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

20:05 - 06:15

LCY

PPT

44h 10m3 stops

07:40 - 07:15

PPT

LCY

36h 35m3 stops

£1,692KLM

Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

16:10-05:20

3 stops47h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 30/1

06:00-19:25

2 stops27h 25m

£1,074

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

09:25-20:00

2 stops44h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 29/1

22:10-07:55

2 stops23h 45m

£1,087

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:30-19:00

2 stops41h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 29/3

21:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

£1,089

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

11:30-06:15

2 stops28h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 22/3

08:50-21:25

2 stops26h 35m

£1,178

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

17:20-06:15

1 stop22h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 14/3

08:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

£1,210

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Tue 5/5

11:10-05:30

3 stops29h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 26/5

07:40-22:00

3 stops27h 20m

£1,305

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

10:40-05:30

2 stops29h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 2/5

07:40-09:25

2 stops38h 45m

£1,311

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

10:45-06:15

2 stops53h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 30/3

07:40-16:30

2 stops45h 50m

£1,420

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

10:45-06:15

2 stops29h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 25/3

08:50-08:45

2 stops37h 55m

£1,423

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Mon 23/3

20:05-06:15

3 stops44h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/4

07:40-07:15

3 stops36h 35m

£1,692

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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 59% 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	£487
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,074
Fastest flight time	30h 00m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £487 (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 £1,074 (London Gatwick to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 30h 00m (London City 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 £151, £272, and £472 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 53% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

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

75% 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 December 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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