French Polynesia to New Zealand Β· 2,543 miles (4,093 km)

Papeete (PPT) to Auckland (AKL) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Auckland (AKL): Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. The two airports are 2,543 miles (4,093 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rarotonga and Noumea.

Airlines flying nonstop from PPT to AKL

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Air Tahiti Nui logo
    Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book PPT to AKL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PPT to AKL with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Rarotonga (RAR)Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga, then Jetstar and Air New Zealand
    Air Tahiti logo
    GZ
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Noumea (NOU)Aircalin the whole way
    Aircalin logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Aircalin logo

PPT to AKL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PPT to AKL?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Air Tahiti Nui fly nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Auckland (AKL).

How far is Papeete from Auckland by plane?

Papeete (PPT) and Auckland (AKL) are 2,543 miles (4,093 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PPT to AKL award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PPT to AKL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PPT to AKL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Papeete and Auckland?

The most direct connections are through Rarotonga (RAR) and Noumea (NOU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aircalin through Noumea.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.