Cheap Flights To Papeete From New Zealand - From $8352 Return
Flights to Papeete from $8,352 Return
31 January, 2026
Expired Flights to Tahiti from $637 Return on Air New Zealand
24 January, 2020
Destination Profile
Cheap flights to Papeete from New Zealand take five hours in the air. Whisking you across the South Pacific to the capital of a country that's famed for its white-sand beaches, azure lagoons, and honeymoon-worthy overwater bungalows, they are understandably sought-after among Kiwis on the hunt for real R&R. But before you snorkel sideways to find the coral reefs of Bora Bora, it might be worth planning a few days in Papeete itself. It's the capital of French Polynesia; a place where Chinese cookhouses mingle with pearl emporiums and bumping tiki bars.
Top sights In Papeete
Papeete Town Hall
A reconstructed royal palace, Papeete Town Hall is the jewel in the crown of the French Polynesian capital.
Tahiti
Get ready to be stunned by Tahiti's rainforest-fringed coves, black-sand beaches, and gushing inland waterfalls.
Bora Bora
Lush rainforests frame azure lagoons in gorgeous Bora Bora. No wonder this is the honeymoon destination of choice in French Polynesia.
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?
Currently, October/2026 is the most affordable month to travel to Papeete.
What airlines fly direct to Papeete?
Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui have non-stop flights to Papeete from New Zealand.
What is the best airline to fly to Papeete?
Qantas Airways is the best airline to fly to Papeete from New Zealand and it flies direct.