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Connecting route · United States → French Polynesia

Flights from New York to Papeete

There are no direct flights from New York to Papeete. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Honolulu, about 16h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 44m
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New York to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey15h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Honolulu

Best ways to fly from New York to Papeete

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
NYC San Francisco (SFO) PPT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: French Bee, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 06m
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NYC Honolulu (HNL) PPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 01m
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NYC Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
Same alliance ~15h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,117 km6,283 miles
Journey time
15h 44mestimate
Time difference
-5hPapeete vs New York
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → PPT

Flights from New York to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Papeete?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Honolulu and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Papeete?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,117 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Papeete?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Papeete?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between New York and Papeete?
Papeete is 5 hours behind New York.

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