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£521+ Cheap flights to French Polynesia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PPT
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to French Polynesia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Wed 4/308:50
LHR
-
PPT
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/307:15
PPT
-
LHR
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£899
Wed 4/1115:25
LHR
-
PPT
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1107:15
PPT
-
LHR
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£993
Wed 4/307:55
LGW
-
PPT
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/307:15
PPT
-
LGW
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£1,043
Tue 3/316:25
LGW
-
PPT
2 stops46h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/307:15
PPT
-
LGW
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£1,077
Wed 20/518:25
LGW
-
PPT
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/603:55
PPT
-
LGW
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£1,084
Thu 26/310:05
LHR
-
PPT
1 stop42h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 16/421:10
PPT
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£1,112

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Find the latest flights to French Polynesia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 8 February 2026.

Return from

£899

One-way from

£521

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

£1,124
4/3-17/3
  • 4/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 40m total
  • London to Papeete
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • London to French Polynesia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

11:45-05:20

1 stop27h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/3

07:15-14:25

2 stops45h 10m

£904

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

07:55-05:20

2 stops31h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/3

07:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

£1,043

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

16:25-05:20

2 stops46h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/3

07:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

£1,077

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

16:20-20:00

2 stops37h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 17/3

21:10-09:40

2 stops26h 30m

£1,113

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

10:05-19:00

1 stop42h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 16/4

21:10-11:10

1 stop27h 00m

£1,113

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

13:45-20:00

1 stop40h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/3

21:10-08:25

2 stops25h 15m

£1,121

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

15:20-18:55

2 stops38h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/5

21:10-08:30

2 stops24h 20m

£1,125

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

16:15-18:55

1 stop37h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 18/4

21:10-07:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,133

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 4/4

16:15-18:55

1 stop37h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 17/4

21:10-10:10

2 stops26h 00m

£1,133

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 4/4

16:15-18:55

1 stop37h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 16/4

21:10-10:25

2 stops26h 15m

£1,133

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Everything you need to know about your flight to French Polynesia

How long is the flight to French Polynesia?

On average, a flight from London to French Polynesia takes 32 hours 26 minutes. Flights to French Polynesia from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

The most popular airlines flying from London to French Polynesia are Air Canada, WestJet and Lufthansa.

Air France
Air France
From £1,080
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £419
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £999
KLM
KLM
From £1,139

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to French Polynesia?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to French Polynesia are WestJet, Air Canada and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in French Polynesia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to French Polynesia in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 February 2026.
The most popular places in French Polynesia to fly to are Papeete and Vaitape.

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to French Polynesia. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving French Polynesia, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,531 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,256 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,775 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to French Polynesia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to French Polynesia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to French Polynesia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to French Polynesia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to French Polynesia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia?

    Papeete Faaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in French Polynesia. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa typically cost £96, while return flights cost around £580.

  • How much is a return flight to French Polynesia?

    A return flight to French Polynesia will typically cost around £1,279, however they can be found for as little as £580.

  • Where does the fastest flight to French Polynesia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to French Polynesia, London offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Papeete Faaa have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Papeete Faaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Papeete Faaa?

    Yes. Papeete Faaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Manureva Iti Lodge is the closest property to Papeete Faaa (0.0 mi away from Papeete Faaa).

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