There are 6 ways to get from Australia to French Polynesia by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane SYD - PPT
9h 58m$515–2,916Fly from Canberra International Airport
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane CBR - PPT
11h 47m$902–2,604Fly from Brisbane Airport
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane BNE - PPT
12h$613–2,117Fly from Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane MEL - PPT
12h 24m$769–1,619Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane OOL - PPT
13h 43m$551–2,501Fly from Adelaide Airport
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane ADL - PPT
12h 42m$553–1,403
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Australia to French Polynesia is to fly which costs $550 - $2,500 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Australia to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs $500 - $3,000.
The distance between Australia and French Polynesia is 6138 km.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Australia to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 400+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Australia and French Polynesia?
Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 6 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Melbourne Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $900–4,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–4,100
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Queenstown, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Melbourne Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,500
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Melbourne Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Melbourne Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,900
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–4,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,500
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
- Website
- airraro.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
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