Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Papeete Airport (PPT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
You can choose from six weekly Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport flights. The 15:00 departure with Air Tahiti Nui is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Your AKL to PPT flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
With 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air Tahiti Nui is the most punctual carrier operating AKL to PPT flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between AKL and PPT include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Nadi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Papeete Airport (PPT)
Right now, Rs76,951 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs165,333. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AKL to PPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from AKL to PPT.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
70% of flights that leave from Auckland International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AKL:
Arriving at Papeete Airport (PPT)
Consider booking a hotel near PPT if you have a late Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Papeete Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Papeete's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Papeete Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Papeete Airport (PPT) to central Papeete
From Papeete Airport, Papeete is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Papeete Airport (PPT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Papeete in March.
The warmest month in Papeete is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland International Airport to Papeete Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to PPT in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 25ºC then.





