Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Papeete?

Flights connecting via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 13m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Papeete?

San Francisco (SFO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 43m.

How long does it take to fly to Papeete?

Flight times from New York to Papeete vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into Papeete (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h 30m on average. Another popular route from New York to Papeete is flying from New York to Papeete, which will take roughly 18h 22m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Papeete?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,653.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Papeete Faaa?

Air Tahiti Nui and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Papeete Faaa

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Papeete?

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Papeete?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Papeete from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Papeete. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Papeete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papeete Faaa Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Papeete Faaa Airport 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 Papeete Faaa Airport. 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 - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

23h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 7:04 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$960Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17

11:30 am - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

23h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 3:00 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m1 stop San Francisco

$1,005Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

8:04 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

38h 16m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 7:41 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 26m1 stop San Francisco

$1,036Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

7:15 am - 10:35 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

20h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

9:30 pm - 6:04 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

15h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,260Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4

5:35 pm - 10:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

34h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 9:52 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 53m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,260Air Tahiti Nui

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 30

8:25 am - 5:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

25h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

8:00 am - 6:22 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,270Air Tahiti Nui

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29

6:45 am - 9:45 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-PPT Papeete Faaa

20h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 10:43 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-LGA New York LaGuardia

17h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,534American Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 7

8:59 am - 10:35 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 11:49 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-LGA New York LaGuardia

18h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,534American Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

8:25 am - 6:55 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

16h 30m1 stop San Francisco

9:10 pm - 6:49 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

15h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,633United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 13

8:25 am - 6:55 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

16h 30m1 stop San Francisco

9:10 pm - 6:49 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

15h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,633United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

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11:30 am - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

23h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 3:01 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 01m1 stop San Francisco

$979Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

9:30 am - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

25h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 10:29 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 29m1 stop San Francisco

$983Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

9:30 am - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

25h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 10:29 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 29m1 stop San Francisco

$984Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

4:46 pm - 4:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 54m1 stop San Francisco

11:30 pm - 6:01 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 31m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$1,253Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

5:00 pm - 4:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 5:58 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,582Air Tahiti Nui

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

7:15 am - 6:55 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

17h 40m1 stop San Francisco

9:10 pm - 7:04 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

15h 54m1 stop San Francisco

$1,692United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 6:55 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 55m1 stop San Francisco

9:10 pm - 11:59 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

20h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,700United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 am - 6:55 pmEWR Newark-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 55m1 stop San Francisco

9:10 pm - 11:59 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-EWR Newark

20h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,701United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

6:10 am - 6:55 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-PPT Papeete Faaa

18h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

9:10 pm - 11:24 pmPPT Papeete Faaa-LGA New York LaGuardia

20h 14m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,705United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

9:15 am - 4:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PPT Papeete Faaa

24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 5:59 amPPT Papeete Faaa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$8,680Air Tahiti Nui

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

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Air Tahiti Nui flights from New York to Papeete

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Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 2

JFK5:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 00m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 30

PPT11:59 pmPapeete Faaa

16h 53m

1 stop

JFK9:52 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,260

Air Tahiti Nui

Jan 17

JFK5:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 31m

1 stop

PPT5:00 amPapeete Faaa

Jan 30

PPT11:59 pmPapeete Faaa

16h 31m

1 stop

JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,270

Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 20

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 28

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

16h 30m

1 stop

JFK7:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,280

Alaska Airlines flights from New York to Papeete

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Alaska Airlines

Sep 29

JFK8:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

PPT9:10 pmPapeete Faaa

Oct 13

PPT11:25 pmPapeete Faaa

25h 30m

1 stop

JFK6:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,324

Alaska Airlines

Dec 3

EWR7:15 amNewark

20h 20m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Dec 4

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

21h 29m

2 stops

EWR11:59 pmNewark

$1,432

Alaska Airlines

Feb 10

EWR6:19 pmNewark

33h 16m

1 stop

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Feb 24

PPT11:59 pmPapeete Faaa

25h 05m

2 stops

EWR6:04 amNewark

$1,471

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

11:30 am-4:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 10/17

7:00 am-7:04 am

1 stop18h 04m

$960

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

11:30 am-4:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 10/10

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,005

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/10

8:04 pm-5:20 am

1 stop38h 16m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/14

7:15 am-7:41 am

1 stop19h 26m

$1,036

NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Thu 12/3

7:15 am-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/4

9:30 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$1,260

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/30

11:59 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$1,260

New YorkPapeete

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PPT Papeete Faaa

JFKPPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/22

8:25 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/29

8:00 am-6:22 am

1 stop17h 22m

$1,270

New YorkPapeete

LGA New York LaGuardia - PPT Papeete Faaa

LGAPPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/21

6:45 am-9:45 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 2/7

11:59 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$1,534

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LGA New York LaGuardia - PPT Papeete Faaa

LGAPPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/17

8:59 am-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 36m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 1/30

11:59 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$1,534

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NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Thu 10/1

8:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 10/13

9:10 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$1,633

NewarkPapeete

EWR Newark - PPT Papeete Faaa

EWRPPT

Newark

Thu 10/1

8:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 10/15

9:10 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$1,633

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Papeete?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,591 to $1,765.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $960.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Papeete from New York, with most prices found around $1,474. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Papeete from New York during April instead. Flights to Papeete in April, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,549.

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Best Price Found	$494
Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Papeete from New York in the past 72 hours is $494. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Papeete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $960.

The fastest flight from New York to Papeete takes 16h 30m

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How far is New York to Papeete Faaa by plane?
The distance between New York and Papeete Faaa is about 6280.7 mi. Typically, this will take 16h 30m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Papeete Faaa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papeete Faaa Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Papeete Faaa Airport 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 Papeete Faaa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Papeete?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Papeete is Air Tahiti Nui, representing 31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 19%, Air France at 18%, and Delta at 17%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,161 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	PriceFrom $1,200	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 80 reviews	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,037 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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