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$414+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to French Polynesia

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CHI — PPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$1,028
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$414
(Kiwi.com)

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July

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January

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/95:10 amORD - PPT
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/227:15 amPPT - ORD
3 stops42h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,028
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:45 amORD - PPT
1 stop25h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 3/197:00 amPPT - ORD
1 stop17h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/22$1,151
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:00 pmORD - PPT
2 stops30h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/811:30 pmPPT - ORD
2 stops25h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,308
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/248:44 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops37h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3111:59 pmPPT - MDW
2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,330
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/72:30 pmORD - PPT
2 stops31h 05mAir France
Mon 4/147:40 amPPT - ORD
2 stops27h 28mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:45 amORD - PPT
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/249:10 pmPPT - ORD
1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:30 amMDW - PPT
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Fri 6/207:40 amPPT - MDW
2 stops29h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/22$1,386
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:09 amORD - BOB
3 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/126:25 pmBOB - ORD
3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,407
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Tue 4/812:48 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops21h 42mAir France
Tue 4/156:45 pmPPT - MDW
2 stops22h 41mAir France
Deal found 2/22$1,536
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Sat 5/103:35 pmORD - PPT
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Wed 5/217:40 amPPT - ORD
2 stops21h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:50 amORD - PPT
1 stop23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/289:30 pmPPT - ORD
1 stop15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,574
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Thu 2/278:50 amORD - HUH
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/311:50 amHUH - ORD
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,590

Find flights from Chicago to French Polynesia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to French Polynesia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

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Chicago

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French Polynesia

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ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

5:10 am-6:15 am

3 stops30h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/22

7:15 am-6:42 am

3 stops42h 27m

$1,028

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

7:45 am-4:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop17h 40m

$1,151

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

8:44 pm-5:00 am

2 stops37h 16m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/31

11:59 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,330

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

2:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/14

7:40 am-4:08 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$1,370

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

8:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/25

9:10 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,382

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

9:20 am-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 6/19

7:40 am-6:03 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,386

ChicagoVaitape

ORD - BOB

ORDBOB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

8:09 am-8:50 am

3 stops29h 41m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sat 4/12

6:25 pm-6:33 am

3 stops31h 08m

$1,407

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

12:48 pm-5:30 am

2 stops21h 42m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 4/15

6:45 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,536

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

3:35 pm-5:30 am

2 stops18h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/21

7:40 am-10:02 am

2 stops21h 22m

$1,543

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

6:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/14

11:59 pm-5:14 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,675

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to French Polynesia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to French Polynesia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia (average of $727). Flying from Chicago to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to French Polynesia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to French Polynesia. Reviews last updated February 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to French Polynesia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,448 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to French Polynesia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Tahiti Nui, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $737. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to French Polynesia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to French Polynesia?

    The most popular route from Chicago to French Polynesia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Papeete Faaa. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Vaitape Motu-Mute or Chicago Midway - Papeete Faaa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to French Polynesia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to French Polynesia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to French Polynesia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to French Polynesia (average of $727). Flying from Chicago to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to French Polynesia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to French Polynesia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,198Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,511Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,518Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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