Below are all flights to Papeete (PPT), Tahiti in French Polynesia. We compare cheap one-way and round trip flights to all French Polynesia destinations including Papeete airport from airlines including Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas Airways (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN), Air Vanuatu (NF). Discount return air fares to Papeete start at $1670.16 from Qantas Airways (QF) to $3733.85 from Air Tahiti Nui (TN). Airfares may include deals for non-stop or multi-legged economy, business and first class tickets to Papeete,French Polynesia (PF).

Papeete

The city of Papeete is on the island of Tahiti, and is the capital of French Polynesia. The international airport is in the adjacent town of Faa'a, with airline service to Australia. The Port of Papeete is a popular cruise ship destination plus departure point for nearby islands. The beaches around Papeete are world-famous among surfers seeking the giant waves, who attend the Billabong Pro surfing competition for two weeks every year.

At the Le Vaima commercial centre in Papeete there are vendors displaying local arts and crafts, plus fresh fish and flowers. The Museum of Tahiti displays the history of Polynesian Culture, and the botanical garden is a favorite attraction with visitors. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is unique.

Tahiti is divided into the main island of Tahiti Nui and the smaller island of Tahiti Iti, together they are the biggest island in French Polynesia. Papeete is connected to the nearby island of Moorea by daily service aboard ferries and on local airline flights. Moorea is only about fifteen miles away.

Several beachfront hotels are located near Papeete, such as the Hotel Tahiti Nui, plus the Meridien, Radisson, and Sheraton. Around Papeete there are a few Bed and Breakfast accomodations. On the west side of Tahiti is the eighteen-hole Olivier Breaud golf course. Canoe races are held during the summer and fall near the port, and nature tours on four-wheel drive vehicles are a great way to see this beautiful paradise.