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Cheapest return flight
$841
Typical prices: $1,040-$1,596
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 11/2Sat 17/2
AKL - PPT • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$402
Typical prices: $494-$750
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/1
AKL - PPT • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. Average duration is 4h 56m
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Best reviews • 8.5 score
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Cheapest • 16% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Papeete

 
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Recent return flight deals to Papeete

Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$841Air Tahiti Nui
Wed, 3 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 01:25AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
5h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
02:55 - 07:35PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 40mdirect
$897Air New Zealand
Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$899Air Tahiti Nui
Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$899Air Tahiti Nui
Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$899Air Tahiti Nui
Wed, 3 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 01:25AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
5h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
02:55 - 07:35PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 40mdirect
$908Air New Zealand
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 01:25AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
5h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
02:55 - 07:35PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 40mdirect
$908Air New Zealand
Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$1,080Qantas Airways
Sun, 17 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$1,096Qantas Airways
Thu, 4 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa
4h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 13:40PPT  Papeete Faaa-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 30mdirect
$1,096Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Papeete flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Papeete with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Papeete?

Auckland to Papeete is the cheapest route at $841 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Papeete?

A return flight to Papeete costs $1,221 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $1,199, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $1,446.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Papeete?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Papeete at $1,182 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,694.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete with an average price of $1,059 return.
•June ($1,363) and September ($1,299) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete?

Evening flights to Papeete are the cheapest at $1,188 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $3,583.

What is a good deal for flights to Papeete?

Flights under $1,040 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Papeete at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,031.

When are flights to Papeete the cheapest?

Flights to Papeete are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Papeete

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$402
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to Papeete

When to book flights to Papeete

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Papeete based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Papeete, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Papeete is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Papeete is around $1,040 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Papeete?

    Direct flights to Papeete are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 4h 45m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Papeete?

    Last-minute fares to Papeete – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 52% above the average return fare of $1,221.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Papeete?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Papeete at 3 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Papeete. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Papeete?

  • How many flights serve Papeete?

    Papeete receives 1 flights per day and 5 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Papeete with 5 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Papeete flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Papeete, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Papeete, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,040 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Papeete in May. Return fares historically average $1,059 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $2,395 per return. Afternoon flights to Papeete average $1,188 compared to $3,583 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Papeete, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air Tahiti Nui includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Papeete

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Papeete? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 80 reviews
8.8Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.6Food
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Seats too close together. Seats should not recline without additional space between seats.. Meal service and seat reclining is a huge problem.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Seats too close together. Seats should not recline without additional space between seats.. Meal service and seat reclining is a huge problem.

It was a very pleasant return flight. Their crew took great care of us and seemed to have so much pride to represent their destination and airline. We were on a Boeing plane and it reminded me that I really prefer the Airbus. We were in coach and when the person in front of me decided to sit in my lap, I could hardly move. The most important thing to know is that at CDG in Terminal 2, the passport control/border crossing is past the shopping mall and restaurant area. We thought the line was for Starbucks, but there was a 45-50 minute wait to get to the entrance to passport control. It would have been great if the airline staff could have warned us about it when we checked in. Not having any knowledge of it, we stopped for a little breakfast and were caught totally by surprise by the length of the line. The CDG staff did an excellent job of triage, trying to identify those who might miss their flights. But what a stressful hour that was, and totally avoidable had we understood. On board the food was quite good but it's still airline food, and the menu on the flight services screen at our seats did not align with what was actually served for the main meal. Pilots made an extra effort to find good air for us so there was very little turbulence, unusual for a winter flight.

Our flight was canceled a few hours prior to our scheduled departure. I was advised to book a new flight on another airline and we would be reimbursed for the original flight. Of course, that was denied and we're out $700. Many Alaska Airlines were canceled that day due to computer issues. This is completely unfair to us and we should be reimbursed for the extra money we had to spend.

There is no legroom for someone who is even a little taller than average. The woman in front of me leaned her seat back all the way, so that my knees were wedged up against her seat. When I asked her to adjust it, she flatly refused, and the flight attendant basically told me that I would have to put up with it - for an 11-hour flight! I will not use this airline again.

Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

Seats were roomy. Staff was great offering free drinks and refills constantly. Everything was very clean.

Reclining seats with leg rest! Amazing flight crew! Loved the food! Everything was perfect!

Very friendly and professional crew from check in to be working to flight crew to disembarkation.

Tahiti Nui Was great we did some business class, I don’t know how the regular seats were. LAX is horrible. I wish Tahiti Nui flew through San Diego

Great alternative to AF or Delta for nonstop flights from LA to Paris.

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

More comfortable seats. Even after an hour of travel, they are very hard to sit on. Enforce the amount of stuff that travellers can carry on. Some have up to three bags and take over other passengers' overhead locker space.

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

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