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.

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 26h on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 31h 05m 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 Feb

LHR

48h 05m

2 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

41h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,036

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Multiple Airlines

13 May

LHR

28h 55m

1 stop

PPT

21 May

PPT

41h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,037

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13 May

LHR

29h 50m

2 stops

PPT

21 May

PPT

41h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£1,040

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Multiple Airlines

3 Feb

LHR

48h 05m

2 stops

PPT

17 Feb

PPT

41h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,042

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1 Feb

LGW

30h 50m

2 stops

PPT

6 Feb

PPT

26h 10m

2 stops

LGW

£1,048

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Multiple Airlines

8 Apr

LHR

30h 10m

2 stops

PPT

18 Apr

PPT

37h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,050

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8 Apr

LHR

29h 05m

1 stop

PPT

18 Apr

PPT

37h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,073

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Multiple Airlines

2 May

LHR

30h 00m

2 stops

PPT

30 May

PPT

28h 26m

1 stop

LHR

£1,095

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Multiple Airlines

2 May

LHR

29h 15m

1 stop

PPT

30 May

PPT

28h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,111

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United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

36h 00m

2 stops

PPT

5 Feb

PPT

26h 55m

2 stops

LHR

£1,113

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United Airlines

19 Feb

LHR

40h 25m

2 stops

PPT

26 Feb

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,114

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United Airlines

20 Feb

LHR

37h 20m

2 stops

PPT

27 Feb

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,115

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Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

15 Feb

LHR

35h 15m

2 stops

BOB

19 Feb

BOB

50h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£1,243

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4 Feb

LHR

33h 05m

3 stops

BOB

16 Feb

BOB

38h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,266

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Multiple Airlines

4 Feb

LHR

25h 20m

2 stops

BOB

16 Feb

BOB

38h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,294

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4 Feb

LHR

49h 20m

2 stops

BOB

11 Feb

BOB

30h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,389

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Multiple Airlines

6 Feb

LHR

31h 45m

2 stops

BOB

13 Feb

BOB

31h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£1,390

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24 Feb

LHR

29h 15m

2 stops

BOB

10 Mar

BOB

36h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,392

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Multiple Airlines

5 Feb

LHR

27h 30m

2 stops

BOB

12 Feb

BOB

50h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£1,421

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Multiple Airlines

5 Feb

LHR

31h 20m

2 stops

BOB

12 Feb

BOB

54h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,438

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Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

LHR

31h 05m

2 stops

BOB

28 Feb

BOB

35h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,461

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Multiple Airlines

20 Feb

LHR

31h 15m

2 stops

BOB

27 Feb

BOB

34h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,473

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Multiple Airlines

4 Apr

LHR

58h 15m

3 stops

BOB

11 Apr

BOB

54h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£1,494

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Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

LHR

27h 25m

2 stops

BOB

28 Feb

BOB

33h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£1,527

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15:15 - 05:20

LHR

PPT

48h 05m2 stops

07:15 - 10:40

PPT

LHR

41h 25m1 stop

£1,036Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

15:15 - 05:20

LHR

PPT

48h 05m2 stops

07:15 - 10:40

PPT

LHR

41h 25m1 stop

£1,042Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

18:00 - 20:00

LHR

PPT

36h 00m2 stops

22:10 - 11:05

PPT

LHR

26h 55m2 stops

£1,113United Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

16:20 - 18:40

LHR

PPT

36h 20m2 stops

22:10 - 10:50

PPT

LHR

26h 40m2 stops

£1,115United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

11:05 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

29h 10m2 stops

08:50 - 16:05

PPT

MAN

45h 15m2 stops

£1,192Virgin Atlantic

Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

10:25 - 05:30

LGW

PPT

30h 05m2 stops

07:40 - 15:45

PPT

LGW

45h 05m2 stops

£1,262Air France

Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

10:25 - 05:30

LGW

PPT

54h 05m2 stops

07:40 - 15:45

PPT

LGW

45h 05m2 stops

£1,274Air France

Mon, 30 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

05:50 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

34h 40m2 stops

07:40 - 10:20

PPT

MAN

39h 40m2 stops

£1,359Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 22 May

20:15 - 05:30

LCY

PPT

44h 15m2 stops

07:40 - 08:50

PPT

LCY

38h 10m3 stops

£1,386KLM

Mon, 30 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

20:05 - 06:15

LCY

PPT

44h 10m3 stops

08:50 - 17:20

PPT

LCY

46h 30m2 stops

£1,695KLM

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

15:15-05:20

2 stops48h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/2

07:15-10:40

1 stop41h 25m

£1,036

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

15:15-05:20

2 stops48h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/2

07:15-10:40

1 stop41h 25m

£1,042

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

18:00-20:00

2 stops36h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/2

22:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

£1,113

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

16:20-18:40

2 stops36h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 27/2

22:10-10:50

2 stops26h 40m

£1,115

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Sat 21/2

11:05-06:15

2 stops29h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 28/2

08:50-16:05

2 stops45h 15m

£1,192

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

10:25-05:30

2 stops30h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 21/6

07:40-15:45

2 stops45h 05m

£1,262

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Mon 30/3

10:25-05:30

2 stops54h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 12/4

07:40-15:45

2 stops45h 05m

£1,274

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Fri 24/4

05:50-05:30

2 stops34h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 22/5

07:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

£1,359

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Mon 30/3

20:15-05:30

2 stops44h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 12/4

07:40-08:50

3 stops38h 10m

£1,386

LondonPapeete

LCY - PPT

LCYPPT

London City

Wed 4/2

20:05-06:15

3 stops44h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 18/2

08:50-17:20

2 stops46h 30m

£1,695

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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	£525
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,036
Fastest flight time	27h 50m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £525 (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 £1,036 (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 27h 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 £149, £268, and £466 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 53% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

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

66% 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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