Cheap flights to Papeete
29 cities have regular scheduled flights to Papeete (PPT). 15 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Raiatea. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Moorea — Papeete
Raiatea — Papeete
Bora Bora — Raiatea
Rangiroa — Papeete
Huahine — Papeete
Maupiti — Raiatea
Fakarava — Papeete
Tikehau — Papeete
Arutua — Papeete
Kauehi — Papeete
Ahe — Papeete
Manihi — Papeete
Popular departure cities to Papeete
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
United States
United States
French Polynesia
New Zealand
United States
French Polynesia
Cook Islands
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
France
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Fiji
New Caledonia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Japan
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
United States
French Polynesia
French PolynesiaFlight insights to Papeete
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Papeete — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Papeete come from Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Los Angeles. Bora Bora leads with around 40 flights a week.
- Bora Bora40 flights/week
- Rangiroa30 flights/week
- Los Angeles27 flights/week
- San Francisco13 flights/week
- Raiatea12 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Papeete depart from French Polynesia, United States and New Zealand. French Polynesia alone accounts for about 62% of all direct routes.
- French Polynesiaavg $289
- United Statesavg $479
- New Zealandavg $280
- Cook Islandsavg $275
- Franceavg $851
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Papeete range from Raiatea at $136 to Los Angeles at $428 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Bora Borafrom $144
- Rangiroafrom $169
- Los Angelesfrom $428
- San Franciscofrom $414
- Raiateafrom $136
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Papeete from right now are Moorea from $80, Raiatea from $136 and Bora Bora from $144.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Papeete is from Paris at about 20h 39m, followed by Tokyo (12h 40m) and Seattle (10h 23m).
- Paris20h 39m
- Tokyo12h 40m
- Seattle10h 23m
- San Francisco9h 9m
- Los Angeles8h 58m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Papeete?
- There are 29+ cities with regular flights to Papeete, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Papeete depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Papeete from Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Raiatea. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Papeete?
- 15 airlines operate flights to Papeete, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Papeete?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Papeete?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.