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Flight deals from Christchurch to Papeete

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,144. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Papeete.$1,144 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,144, select.
Papeete.$1,152 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jun, returning Sat, 26 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 26 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,152, select.
Papeete.$1,198 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,198, select.
Papeete.$1,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,200, select.
Papeete.$1,204 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,204, select.
Papeete.$1,212 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,212, select.
Papeete.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.
Papeete.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.
Papeete.$1,296 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,296, select.
Papeete.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 3 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.
Papeete.$1,586 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,586, select.
Papeete.$1,670 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,670, select.
Papeete.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.
Papeete.$1,774 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti, departs from Papeete on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,774, select.
Papeete.$1,874 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,874, select.
Papeete.$1,960 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,960, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Papeete

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Christchurch to Papeete flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from $1,200
Sep
from $1,144
Oct
from $1,670
Nov
from $1,287
Dec
from $1,774
Jan
from $1,204
Feb
from $1,198
Mar
from $1,254
Apr
from $1,586
May
from $2,291
Jun
from $1,152
Jul
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Christchurch to Papeete: Alternative routes

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Christchurch to Papeete: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,144
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Papeete: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Papeete is $1,144. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Papeete. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,144.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Christchurch to Papeete.
The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Papeete is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Christchurch Airport and Papeete Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Papeete but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Papeete is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Papeete.

Flying from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Papeete Airport (PPT): what you need to know

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CHC to PPT flight.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CHC and PPT include:

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Auckland International Airport

    • Nadi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Papeete Airport (PPT)

  • Right now, $475 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,144. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to PPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CHC to PPT.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)

  • Of all flights leaving Christchurch Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CHC:

Arriving at Papeete Airport (PPT)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to PPT if you're on a late Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Papeete Airport rental car and discover Papeete and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Hertz and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Papeete Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Papeete Airport (PPT) to central Papeete

  • Papeete Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Papeete. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

When to fly to Papeete Airport (PPT)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Papeete in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Christchurch Airport to Papeete Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Papeete, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 27ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHC to PPT in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 25ºC then.

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