How long is the flight from New York to French Polynesia?

The flight from New York to French Polynesia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Papeete (the most popular airport in French Polynesia), then the flight time is 15h 55m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Papeete, then the average flight time is 17h 40m.

What airlines fly to French Polynesia?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to French Polynesia?

French Bee and Air Tahiti Nui are the most popular carriers operating from New York to French Polynesia

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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to French Polynesia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to French Polynesia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to French Polynesia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at French Polynesia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:30 am - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

22h 50m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 7:59 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$1,064Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

4:30 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 50m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 7:59 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$1,064Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

4:30 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 50m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 7:59 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$1,066Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 28

10:30 am - 10:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

11:45 pm - 9:06 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 21m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,256Air Tahiti Nui

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

9:37 am - 10:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 58m1 stop Los Angeles

9:30 pm - 6:29 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,256Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 18

8:00 am - 10:35 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

19h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 5:58 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

36h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,320Air Tahiti Nui

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 am - 10:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

21h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 9:48 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,512American Airlines

Sat, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 21

10:00 am - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 7:00 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,517American Airlines

Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 17

8:15 pm - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

28h 45m1 stop San Francisco

10:10 pm - 9:29 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

18h 19m1 stop San Francisco

$1,667United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

8:15 pm - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

28h 45m1 stop San Francisco

10:10 pm - 9:26 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

18h 16m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,667United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

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2:00 pm - 6:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

21h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

8:50 am - 5:28 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 38m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,649Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 pm - 6:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

8:50 am - 1:44 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,654Air France

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

4:35 pm - 6:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 40m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

8:50 am - 1:37 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,654Air France

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

4:44 pm - 6:15 amEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 31m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

8:50 am - 2:01 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

24h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

$1,654Air France

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

19h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

10:10 pm - 8:34 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

17h 24m1 stop San Francisco

$1,689United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

8:00 am - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 00m1 stop San Francisco

10:10 pm - 6:28 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

15h 18m1 stop San Francisco

$1,689United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:35 am - 5:20 amEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

22h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson San Francisco

8:50 am - 9:53 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

32h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Orlando

$1,898Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

6:00 pm - 6:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

8:50 am - 8:18 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 28m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,962Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

12:59 pm - 6:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

22h 16m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Los Angeles

8:50 am - 5:28 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 38m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,962Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

11:35 am - 5:20 amEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

22h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson San Francisco

8:50 am - 12:29 amPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

34h 39m3 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,995Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

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Air Tahiti Nui flights from New York to French Polynesia

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Nov 22

JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 5

PPT11:45 pmPapeete Faaa

16h 21m

1 stop

JFK9:06 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,256

Air Tahiti Nui

Nov 22

EWR8:00 amNewark

19h 35m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 5

PPT11:59 pmPapeete Faaa

36h 59m

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EWR5:58 pmNewark

$1,320

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Nov 22

EWR8:00 amNewark

19h 35m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 5

PPT11:59 pmPapeete Faaa

36h 59m

1 stop

EWR5:58 pmNewark

$1,323

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Dec 8

JFK9:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 30m

2 stops

PPT5:00 amPapeete Faaa

Dec 15

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

20h 29m

2 stops

JFK10:59 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,475

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Dec 4

EWR7:15 amNewark

26h 45m

1 stop

PPT5:00 amPapeete Faaa

Dec 11

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

15h 28m

1 stop

EWR5:58 pmNewark

$1,486

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Jan 23

JFK6:33 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 02m

2 stops

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Jan 31

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35h 29m

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8:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

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Sat 12/5

11:59 pm-5:58 pm

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11:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$1,512

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11:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 01m

$1,517

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EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

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Mon 12/28

8:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

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Thu 1/14

10:10 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$1,667

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Mon 12/28

8:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/14

10:10 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$1,667

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What is the cheapest month to fly to French Polynesia?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to French Polynesia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,468. If you don’t want to visit French Polynesia in February, then you should wait until April to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,500.

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Fastest flight time	15h 55m
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The best one-way flight to French Polynesia from New York in the past 72 hours is $545. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to French Polynesia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,064.

The fastest flight from New York to French Polynesia takes 15h 55m

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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to French Polynesia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to French Polynesia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to French Polynesia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at French Polynesia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air Tahiti Nui	PriceFrom $1,327	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 83 reviews	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,469	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,226 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,476 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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