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Flights from Sydney to Papeete

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
6,120 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 8h
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Papeete
21 h behind
Sydney today; 20 h behind in July
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Compare Sydney to Papeete

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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How booking Sydney to Papeete works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney to Papeete on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to French Polynesia needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Sydney to Papeete: questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Papeete?

About 8h non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Papeete?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Papeete from Sydney?

6,120 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Papeete?

Papeete is 21 hours behind Sydney in January and 20 hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 20 and 21 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Sydney to Papeete?

Yes, it is an international flight to French Polynesia. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for French Polynesia before you go.

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