There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to French Polynesia by plane or car
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)SYD - PPT
11h 48m$612–1,815Drive to Orange Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAG
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)OAG - PPT
15h 15m$482–1,746
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to French Polynesia is to fly which costs $600 - $1,900 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 11h 48m and costs $600 - $1,900.
The distance between Sydney and French Polynesia is 6138 km.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Sydney to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 678+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and French Polynesia?
Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice daily.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Orange Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–5,500
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Orange Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,300
- Website
- aircalin.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,300
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
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