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Papeete.$634 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $634, select.
Papeete.$680 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.
Papeete.$683 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $683, select.
Papeete.$691 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.
Papeete.$692 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.
Papeete.$692 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.
Papeete.$725 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
Papeete.$728 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $728, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Papeete

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Papeete.
Aug
from $728
Sep
from $725
Oct
from $680
Nov
from $634
Dec
from $692
Jan
from $692
Feb
from $691
Mar
from $683
Apr
from $752
May
from $728
Jun
from $746
Jul
from $750

When’s the best time to visit Papeete?

Not sure when to visit Papeete? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a year’s worth of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to fly to Papeete.

August

Temperature24°C - 25°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,654
Cheapest 3-star hotel$314
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September

Temperature25°C - 26°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,536
Cheapest 3-star hotel$312
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October

Temperature25°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,380
Cheapest 3-star hotel$312
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November

Temperature26°C - 27°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,368
Cheapest 3-star hotel$270
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December

Temperature26°C - 27°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,380
Cheapest 3-star hotel$270
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January

Temperature26°C - 27°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,379
Cheapest 3-star hotel$261
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February

Temperature27°C - 28°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,386
Cheapest 3-star hotel$261
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March

Temperature27°C - 28°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,360
Cheapest 3-star hotel$284
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April

Temperature27°C - 28°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,461
Cheapest 3-star hotel$261
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May

Temperature26°C - 27°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,437
Cheapest 3-star hotel$264
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June

Temperature25°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,447
Cheapest 3-star hotel$261
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July

Temperature25°C - 26°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,498
Cheapest 3-star hotel$377
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Airports near Papeete

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Papeete. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,360.
The cheapest month to fly to Papeete is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Papeete but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Papeete Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Papeete is $1,360. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Papeete Airport is Friday, 13 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Papeete is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Papeete.

Flying to Papeete

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$634
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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How to find cheap flights to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is $631. A return plane ticket to PPT right now is $1,360.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to PPT go down, you'll be notified.

  • Lock in a bargain on tickets to Papeete, where Tahiti Faa'an Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Papeete by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Tahiti Faa'an Airport.

Best time to go to Papeete

  • May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Papeete.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PPT.

  • If you want to experience Papeete at its busiest, lock in your flights to PPT for July. Travelling during peak seasons usually means more things to do than at other times.

  • April is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Papeete then.

  • Check the weather conditions before you travel. March brings the warmest days in Papeete, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in August, when they range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • July is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Papeete.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 18 days of rainfall.

Travelling to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT): What you need to know

  • Travel to Papeete in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Tahiti Faa'an Airport:

  • Consider booking your PPT plane ticket with United. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 74% of flights into this airport arriving on time.

  • The timezone at PPT is UTC-10.

  • Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Tahiti Faa'an Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to PPT:

  • Go from runway to road in no time when you pick up a car hire in PPT. Find your ideal ride with Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and discover parts of Papeete that aren't in every guidebook.

  • Tahiti Faa'an Airport has an on-time performance of 65%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from PPT touch down when expected.

Getting to central Papeete from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • PPT is located about 6 kilometres from central Papeete.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to PPT, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.

  • The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Papeete:

Papeete highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Papeete and head straight for these major attractions:

    • Tetiaroa: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre.

    • Papeete Tahiti Temple: Need another great reason to visit Papeete? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Paea from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • Headed to the nearby city of Paea? It's around 14 kilometres from PPT.

Travelling from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Papao

  • If Papao is your chosen stop, it's about 23 kilometres from Tahiti Faa'an Airport.

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