Australia to French Polynesia Β· 3,802 miles (6,118 km)

Sydney (SYD) to Papeete (PPT) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Papeete (PPT): Air Tahiti Nui. The two airports are 3,802 miles (6,118 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rarotonga, Auckland and Noumea.

Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to PPT

  • Air Tahiti Nui logo
    Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book SYD to PPT with points

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

SYD to PPT with one stop

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

  • Via Rarotonga (RAR)Jetstar, then Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga
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    Air Tahiti logo
    GZ
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air Tahiti Nui logo
  • Via Noumea (NOU)Aircalin the whole way
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SYD to PPT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to PPT?

Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Papeete (PPT).

How far is Sydney from Papeete by plane?

Sydney (SYD) and Papeete (PPT) are 3,802 miles (6,118 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SYD to PPT award flights?

1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SYD to PPT cost?

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

Where can I connect between Sydney and Papeete?

The most direct connections are through Rarotonga (RAR), Auckland (AKL) and Noumea (NOU). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Auckland.

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.