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  3. Flights from PPT

Flights from Papeete (PPT)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights to Papeete?

Faa'a International Airport on Tahiti is the only international airport in French Polynesia, and its runway was built out onto the reef flat beside the lagoon, with the island's green peaks rising directly behind the terminal.

Right now there are 58 airports in 10 countries connected to Papeete, 40 of them domestic, with 22 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Papeete's longest nonstop connection is Paris (CDG), 9,764 miles, offered by Air France, Air Tahiti Nui and 3 other airlines.

Every visitor to Bora Bora, Moorea and the Tuamotus passes through here first, transferring to the domestic flights that fan out across an area of ocean the size of Western Europe.

On this page

  1. Airlines flying from Papeete
  2. Popular destinations from Papeete
  3. Popular destinations with a stopover
  4. Information on Points & Miles
  5. Long-haul flights from Papeete
  6. Flights from Papeete (PPT) by country
  7. Seasonal and upcoming routes from Papeete
  8. Airline alliances from Papeete
  9. Award programs flying from Papeete
  10. Intercontinental flights from Papeete
  11. Domestic flights from Papeete
  12. Alternative airports near Papeete
Frequently asked questions

Airlines flying from Papeete

  • Air Tahiti46 destinations
  • Air Tahiti Nui10 destinations
  • Manx9 destinations
  • X19 destinations
  • Aircalin3 destinations
  • Alaska Airlines3 destinations
  • Qantas3 destinations
  • Air Caraibes2 destinations
  • Air France2 destinations
  • Air New Zealand2 destinations
  • American Airlines2 destinations
  • Condor2 destinations
  • Delta Air Lines2 destinations
  • French Bee2 destinations
  • KLM2 destinations
  • Smartwings2 destinations
  • AeroMexico

Popular destinations from Papeete

The places reachable from Papeete on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

  • Motu Mute (BOB)161 mi
  • Uturoa (RFP)135 mi
  • Los Angeles (LAX)4,108 mi
  • Fare (HUH)111 mi
  • MOZ (MOZ)11 mi
  • Paris (CDG)9,764 mi
  • RGI (RGI)221 mi
  • FAV (FAV)281 mi
  • San Francisco (SFO)4,203 mi
  • Auckland (AKL)2,544 mi
  • AUQ (AUQ)891 mi
  • NHV (NHV)874 mi
  • MAU (MAU)191 mi
  • HOI (HOI)571 mi
  • Avarua (RAR)711 mi
  • TIH (TIH)191 mi
  • TUB (TUB)

Popular destinations with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop destinations above, these popular places require a connection:

  • XMH (XMH)French Polynesia
  • Paris (ORY)France
  • RRR (RRR)French Polynesia
  • Nukutavake (NUK)French Polynesia
  • Pukarua (PUK)French Polynesia
  • REA (REA)French Polynesia
  • Vahitahi (VHZ)French Polynesia
  • FGU (FGU)French Polynesia
  • Fakahina (FHZ)French Polynesia
  • PKP (PKP)French Polynesia
  • FAC (FAC)French Polynesia
  • Kauehi (KHZ)French Polynesia
  • KKR (KKR)French Polynesia
  • TKX (TKX)French Polynesia
  • Cairns (CNS)Australia
  • Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA)Germany

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Papeete not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

From Papeete, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

  • MOZ (MOZ)11 mi
  • Fare (HUH)111 mi
  • Uturoa (RFP)135 mi
  • Motu Mute (BOB)161 mi
  • MAU (MAU)191 mi
  • TIH (TIH)191 mi
  • MVT (MVT)195 mi
  • RGI (RGI)221 mi
  • Apataki (APK)252 mi
  • AXR (AXR)254 mi
  • AAA (AAA)270 mi
  • FAV (FAV)281 mi
  • RKA (RKA)309 mi
  • Ahe Atoll (AHE)310 mi
  • TKP (TKP)

From Papeete, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

  • HOI (HOI)571 mi
  • Napuka Island (NAU)601 mi
  • Avarua (RAR)711 mi
  • Tatakoto (TKV)736 mi
  • ZTA (ZTA)754 mi
  • NHV (NHV)874 mi

From Papeete, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

  • GMR (GMR)1,026 mi

From Papeete, which places within 3,000 miles can I reach?

  • Auckland (AKL)2,544 mi
  • Honolulu (HNL)2,744 mi
  • Noumea (NOU)2,879 mi

From Papeete, which places within 4,000 miles can I reach?

  • Sydney (SYD)3,802 mi

From Papeete, which places within 5,000 miles can I reach?

  • Los Angeles (LAX)4,108 mi
  • San Francisco (SFO)4,203 mi

From Papeete, which places within 6,000 miles can I reach?

  • Cancun (CUN)5,014 mi
  • Tokyo (NRT)5,869 mi

From Papeete, which places within 10,000 miles can I reach?

  • Paris (CDG)9,764 mi

Long-haul flights from Papeete

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes from Papeete of 3,000 miles or more.

  • Paris (CDG)9,764 mi
  • Tokyo (NRT)5,869 mi
  • Cancun (CUN)5,014 mi
  • San Francisco (SFO)4,203 mi
  • Los Angeles (LAX)4,108 mi
  • Sydney (SYD)3,802 mi

Flights from Papeete (PPT) by country

  • Papeete has nonstop service to 3 airports in United States: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Honolulu (HNL). Flights are offered by AeroMexico (SkyTeam), Air Caraibes, Air France (SkyTeam), Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, Alaska Airlines (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), French Bee, KLM (SkyTeam), Qantas (Oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance), and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam).

    United States3 destinations
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Sydney (SYD) in Australia with Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas (Oneworld).

    Australia1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Avarua (RAR) in Cook Islands with Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, and Air Tahiti Nui.

    Cook Islands1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG) in France with Air France (SkyTeam), Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), and KLM (SkyTeam).

    France1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Tokyo (NRT) in Japan with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines (Oneworld), and Korean Air (SkyTeam).

    Japan1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Cancun (CUN) in Mexico with Condor.

    Mexico1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Noumea (NOU) in New Caledonia with Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, and Smartwings.

    New Caledonia1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from Papeete to Auckland (AKL) in New Zealand with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, Alaska Airlines (Oneworld), and Qantas (Oneworld).

    New Zealand1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes from Papeete

Not flying yet

  • GMR (GMR)Sep 12, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027
  • MKP (MKP)Sep 12, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
  • AAA (AAA)Sep 13, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
  • ZTA (ZTA)Sep 14, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027
  • Napuka Island (NAU)Sep 15, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027
  • Hikueru Atoll (HHZ)Sep 16, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
  • Sydney (SYD)Starts Dec 14, 2026
  • Cancun (CUN)Mar 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027

Ending before the rest

  • RKA (RKA)Through Jun 24, 2027
  • Tatakoto (TKV)Through Jun 24, 2027
  • MVT (MVT)Through Jun 27, 2027
  • Ahe Atoll (AHE)Through Jun 29, 2027
  • AXR (AXR)Through Jun 29, 2027
  • TKP (TKP)Through Jun 29, 2027

The other 20 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances from Papeete

  • Oneworld6 destinations
  • SkyTeam3 destinations
  • Star Alliance3 destinations

Award programs flying from Papeete

How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

  • Alaska Atmos Rewards6 destinations
  • American Airlines6 destinations
  • British Airways6 destinations
  • Cathay Pacific6 destinations
  • Finnair Plus6 destinations
  • Iberia Plus6 destinations
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer6 destinations
  • Qatar Airways6 destinations
  • Aeroplan3 destinations
  • All Nippon Airways3 destinations
  • Club Premier3 destinations
  • Delta SkyMiles3 destinations
  • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands3 destinations
  • Flying Blue3 destinations
  • LifeMiles3 destinations
  • Lufthansa Miles & More3 destinations

Intercontinental flights from Papeete

Non-stop flights from Papeete to North America

AeroMexico (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Air Caraibes flies nonstop from Papeete to San Francisco (SFO).

Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Air Tahiti flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL).

Aircalin flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Alaska Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL).

American Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Condor flies nonstop from Papeete to Cancun (CUN).

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

French Bee flies nonstop from Papeete to San Francisco (SFO).

KLM (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Qantas (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Papeete to San Francisco (SFO).

Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX).

Non-stop flights from Papeete to Asia

Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Papeete to Tokyo (NRT).

Japan Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Papeete to Tokyo (NRT).

Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Tokyo (NRT).

Non-stop flights from Papeete to Europe

Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG).

Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG).

American Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG).

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG).

KLM (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Papeete to Paris (CDG).

Domestic flights from Papeete

  • Motu Mute (BOB)161 mi
  • Uturoa (RFP)135 mi
  • Fare (HUH)111 mi
  • MOZ (MOZ)11 mi
  • RGI (RGI)221 mi
  • FAV (FAV)281 mi
  • AUQ (AUQ)891 mi
  • NHV (NHV)874 mi
  • MAU (MAU)191 mi
  • HOI (HOI)571 mi
  • TIH (TIH)191 mi
  • TUB (TUB)402 mi
  • RUR (RUR)356 mi
  • MKP (MKP)399 mi
  • AXR (AXR)254 mi
  • MVT (MVT)195 mi
  • XMH (XMH)

Alternative airports near Papeete

  • MOZ (MOZ)11 mi / 18 km
  • Tetiaroa (TTI)37 mi / 60 km
  • Fare (HUH)111 mi / 179 km
  • Uturoa (RFP)135 mi / 217 km
  • Motu Mute (BOB)161 mi / 259 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport PPT?

The airport's official name is Faa'a International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code PPT.

What is the airport code for Faa'a International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Faa'a International Airport is PPT. Enter PPT in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Faa'a International Airport (PPT)?

Faa'a International Airport serves Papeete, French Polynesia. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to PPT, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights from Papeete (PPT)?

Open the map with PPT as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Papeete?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from PPT.

Can I look for award flights from Papeete (PPT)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from PPT, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

How many places can I reach from Papeete (PPT)?

Current schedule data connects Papeete (PPT) with 58 connected airports in 10 countries. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

Which airlines fly from Papeete (PPT)?

The current route data includes 22 airlines: AeroMexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Condor, Delta Air Lines, French Bee, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Manx, Qantas, Smartwings, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and X1. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

What is the longest nonstop connection from Papeete (PPT)?

The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Paris (CDG), about 9,764 miles from Papeete. It is offered by Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and KLM.

Are there domestic flights from Papeete (PPT)?

Yes. The current route data includes 40 domestic destinations within French Polynesia. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.

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  • Air Rarotonga1 destination
  • Japan Airlines1 destination
  • Korean Air1 destination
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  • RUR (RUR)356 mi
  • Tokyo (NRT)5,869 mi
  • MKP (MKP)399 mi
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    350 mi
  • RUR (RUR)356 mi
  • MKP (MKP)399 mi
  • TUB (TUB)402 mi
  • RVV (RVV)455 mi
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    AUQ (AUQ)
    891 mi
    Apataki (APK)
    Through Jun 30, 2027
  • HOI (HOI)Through Jun 30, 2027
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  • SAS EuroBonus3 destinations
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  • Ahe Atoll (AHE)310 mi
  • AAA (AAA)270 mi
  • RRR (RRR)483 mi
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