There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to French Polynesia by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wellington
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane WLG - PPT
9h 36m$465–1,306Bus to Palmerston, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane PMR - PPT
12h 37m$373–1,435
Wellington (WLG) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to French Polynesia is to fly which costs $460 - $1,400 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $460 - $1,400.
The distance between Wellington and French Polynesia is 4305 km.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Wellington to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 709+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and French Polynesia?
Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Wellington to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Tauranga, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Wellington to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Blenheim, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Wellington to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Napier, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Palmerston to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Palmerston to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Christchurch, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Wellington to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–5,000
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Want to know more about travelling around French Polynesia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide


