Travelling from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland 23 hours ahead of Papeete.
Flights from PPT to AKL start from 03:00 — the first with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 09:10 with Air Tahiti Nui. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PPT to AKL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Auckland (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a breeze with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
Air Tahiti Nui is the most punctual carrier offering PPT to AKL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PPT and AKL include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Rarotonga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Currently, Rs105,727 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs183,685. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from PPT to AKL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PPT to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Papeete Airport (PPT)
When it comes to Papeete Airport's on-time performance, 62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Papeete Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Papeete. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PPT:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
If you're landing on a late Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Travel at your own speed with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and discover more of Auckland and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Auckland International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Auckland. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Papeete Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PPT to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.





