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Quick Flight Summary from Sydney to Papeete

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$ 872
  • Direct flight duration 14 hour 35 min
  • Arrival airports PPT
  • Best days to book Thursday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$ 1,044

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Papeete

Best Price

Qantas

Qantas
10 Sep, Thu07:10
Sydney – Papeete
10h 50m
1 stop
SYDPPT
Shortest Flight

Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui
13 Sep, Sun09:10
Sydney – Papeete
9h 10m
1 stop
SYDPPT

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
1 Sep, Tue19:20
Sydney – Papeete
1d 3h 5m
1 stop
SYDPPT

Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui
12 Aug, Wed17:50
Sydney – Papeete
1d 10m
1 stop
SYDPPT

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
10 Aug, Mon09:55
Sydney – Papeete
12h 30m
1 stop
SYDPPT

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
31 Aug, Mon07:50
Sydney – Papeete
14h 35m
1 stop
SYDPPT

Last update: 07 August 2026 10:55

Estimated Prices for Sydney to Papeete Flights

Cheapest Day1 September Tuesday
Best Price
A$ 872
Average Price
A$ 1,212
A$ 1,553
A$ 872
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A$ 1,553
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A$ 872
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Sydney City Center

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Air travel to the city of Sydney, the most populated city in Australia, is served by the Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport or Sydney Airport. Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. Sydney Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives by both road and rail including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes. The airport also features short-term and long-term parking options for those who want to drive their personal car.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city; you can also have your hotel help arrange a taxi for you. Since Sydney Airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 8 km away, taxis are a great alternative in terms of speed and price.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are accessible everywhere in the city and provide cheap and quick transportation to the airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis and are still a fast alternative due to the airports close proximity to the city.

Train

Trains are accessible from every part of the city and provide direct transportation to both the domestic terminal and the international terminal. The train ride from the city center to Sydney Airport takes about 13 minutes. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. These trains also operate regional routes, which is a great transportation alternative to explore other parts of the country.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. You can follow designated bike paths to the airport and utilize the airport’s bicycle racks and parking areas.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city center that you can choose from.  

Airport Information

Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Sydney Airport, is a major international airport in Sydney, the most populated city in Australia. Sydney Airport is located 8 km from the city center and operates both domestic and international flights.

Sydney Airport operates domestic and international air travel out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport is highly developed and equipped with a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Basic services offered at Sydney Airport include a lost and found, lounges, medical services, ATMs, Wi-Fi, postal services, currency exchange services, duty free stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.

Venues where you can go shopping include Heinemann, Amuse, Australian Way, Bijoux, Carry On, Coach Leatherware, Blue Illusion, Burberry, Country Road, David Lawrence, Desigual, Edge, Emporio Armani, Guess, Mimco, Marcs, French Connection, Oxford, Seed, Pandora, Oroton, Rip Curl, Rolling Luggage, Sportscraft, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Victoria’s Secret, Witchery and more.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include places like Eagle Boys, Hungry Jack’s, Hinata, Italian Bite, Mc Donald’s, Pie Face, Gloria Jeans, The Hangar, Boost, Nando’s, Misterbianco, Sea Food, Tap House, Sumo Salad, Rolld, Terrace, Venuto, Toby’s Estate, Viaggio, and Bistro Bar.

Transportation to Papeete City Center from Airport

Faaa Intl. Airport

From Faaa Airport, which is located near Papeete, one of the most developed and crowded cities of French Polynesia, it is possible to travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Santiago. The terminal of Faaa Airport is not very large, but it is sufficient in terms of means of transportation, eating, drinking and shopping places.

Depending on your arrival time to the airport, you can choose one of the means of transportation such as the buses, comfortable private shuttles or taxis which provide a very fast transportation to the city center.

Taxi

It is always possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal of Faaa Airport. By using these taxis, you can travel to Papeete city center or other settlements on the island. Taxis are great transportation alternatives visitors who land at Faaa Airport and don’t have much information about the region.

The amount you need to pay may change depending on the number of your luggage and travel time. For this reason, you should obtain information about the fare you need to pay for travelling to the city center before getting on any taxi. The fares can be a little higher after 06:00 pm. Therefore, if you will get on the taxi at late hours, you should be prepared to pay a higher amount.

The cost of travelling to the center from Faaa Airport by taxi is around 25 dollars during daytime. This amount may be slightly higher when there are more than one passenger and much luggage. Do not forget that finding a taxi in the evening hours can be more difficult compared to the other hours of the day. If there is no taxi in front of the terminal when you arrive at Faaa Airport, you can ask for advice from the information desk and after waiting for a while you can get to the center by getting on a taxi.

Private Shuttle

After you have landed at Faaa Airport, you can consider using the private shuttles in order to travel to Papeete, located in the center of the island, or other destinations. The shuttles are generally shared with other passengers and for this reason you can wait for a while before the vehicle departs. If you don’t have much time, you can prefer getting on a taxi. The amount you need pay for these shuttles is similar to taxis. As the number of passengers increases, the fare decreases. If you travel with 4 or more passengers, you can travel to the center in a more affordable way.

Bus

The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel from Faaa Airport to the center of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses are not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct and comfortable transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete, for a cheaper travel.

Car Rental

Passengers wanting to rent a car at Faaa International Airport can choose one of the car rental companies such as Daniel Rent A Car, Hertz, Tahiti Rent A Car, Avis and Robert Rent A Car.

Papeete Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
6 Aug
Rain
30°23°
Today
Friday
7 Aug
Rain
28°23°
Saturday
8 Aug
Clear
28°22°
Sunday
9 Aug
Clear
28°22°
Monday
10 Aug
Clear
28°21°

More Information About Papeete

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Sydney-Papeete flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Sydney-Papeete flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Sydney-Papeete flights, you can use Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport as departure airport, and Faaa Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Sydney-Papeete is 6120 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sydney-Papeete flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Qantas starts from approximately A$ 792.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air New Zealand
A$ 833
1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change
Air Tahiti Nui
A$ 854
1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change
Qantas
A$ 792
Paid Change

Last update: 24.07.2026

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