How to find cheap flights to French Polynesia
Lock in a better price on a flight to French Polynesia by taking off from Ben Gurion Intl, often the most affordable departure option.
Consider touching down at Papeete to get even more value from your fare.
Keep the month of February free. It's generally the cheapest time to visit French Polynesia.
For a return ticket, the lowest price right now is $1,925. One-way fares are available from $1,276.
Up for landing wherever the fare is lowest? Compare the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'French Polynesia' in the 'To' field.
If you know where you want to go, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search. This will compare flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could unlock real savings.
Stay on top of fare drops automatically by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when prices drop.
Book your tickets around one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
The best time to go to French Polynesia
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available.
Organize your trip for July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to French Polynesia then.
Think about your travel preferences and let the weather guide your choice. March is one of the warmest months in French Polynesia, with highs averaging 28ºC (82ºF).
August brings cooler conditions, with low average temperatures of 24ºC (75ºF).
Rain is more frequent in January, while July is usually drier.
Also take into account cyclone season and periods of heavy rainfall when choosing your dates. Of course, weather risks depend on where you go and the timing of your trip.
Places to visit in French Polynesia
Papeete
This city with a population of roughly 26,500 belongs at the top of the list of must-visit places.
Key stops include Papeete Tahiti Temple, Natural Aquarium and ONO'U Tahiti Museum of Street Art.
Explore the lineup of hotels in Papeete and round out your trip with a stay that suits your plans.
Bora Bora
Take your travels in a new direction by visiting this standout city.
Mount Otemanu, Motu Tapu and Mt. Pahia Summit are an ideal introduction to the highlights.
That same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find stays that make your budget work harder. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Bora Bora.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules well before departure day. Rules can change depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with reliable sources like embassy websites or your airline.
French Polynesia is home to roughly 280,000 people.
The most well-known events on the calendar include the Heiva i Tahiti cultural festival, the Tattoo Festival of French Polynesia and the Hawaiki Nui Va'a canoe races. Line up your flight to French Polynesia around moments like these to experience something beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap ticket to French Polynesia? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll travel around. Explore the range of hotels in French Polynesia and filter your search by location, star rating and more. You can also browse car rentals and choose from pickup points in cities or at airports.
