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$752+ Cheap flights from Illinois to French Polynesia

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ORD — PPT
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$890
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$815
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,531
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/76:00 amORD - PPT
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:00 amPPT - ORD
2 stops22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$890
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/78:15 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:00 amPPT - MDW
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$917
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:00 pmORD - PPT
1 stop21h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/187:00 amPPT - ORD
1 stop17h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/21$1,052
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/37:00 amSTL - PPT
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/179:10 pmPPT - STL
1 stop14h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,131
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/310:32 amSTL - PPT
2 stops23h 58mAir France
Sat 5/176:45 pmPPT - STL
2 stops17h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/23$1,136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/255:00 pmSTL - PPT
2 stops17h 30mDelta
Mon 8/257:40 amPPT - STL
2 stops29h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,211
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Sat 5/106:00 amORD - PPT
2 stops20h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1711:30 pmPPT - ORD
2 stops19h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,266
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:44 pmORD - MOZ
2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/202:25 pmMOZ - ORD
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,300
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Wed 11/192:00 pmORD - BOB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:00 pmBOB - ORD
2 stops39h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,386
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Sat 6/77:51 pmORD - MAU
2 stops41h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1410:50 amMAU - ORD
2 stops44h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:39 amORD - PPT
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1711:59 pmPPT - ORD
2 stops19h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,604
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Sun 5/256:52 amSTL - PPT
1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/259:30 pmPPT - STL
1 stop20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,617

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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French Polynesia

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ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-4:50 am

2 stops51h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-10:22 am

2 stops22h 22m

$890

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

8:15 pm-4:50 am

2 stops37h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$917

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

12:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop17h 40m

$1,052

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,131

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

10:32 am-5:30 am

2 stops23h 58m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/17

6:45 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$1,136

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/25

5:00 pm-5:30 am

2 stops17h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 8/25

7:40 am-6:03 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,211

ChicagoPapeete

ORD - PPT

ORDPPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/17

11:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$1,266

ChicagoTemae

ORD - MOZ

ORDMOZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

3:44 pm-10:15 am

2 stops23h 31m

Temae

Tue 5/20

2:25 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$1,300

ChicagoVaitape

ORD - BOB

ORDBOB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

7:51 pm-7:20 am

2 stops40h 29m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sat 6/14

5:20 pm-5:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,461

ChicagoMaupiti

ORD - MAU

ORDMAU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

7:51 pm-8:05 am

2 stops41h 14m

Maupiti

Sat 6/14

10:50 am-12:07 pm

2 stops44h 17m

$1,580

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to French Polynesia (average of $620). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to French Polynesia as you normally would.

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 April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to French Polynesia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
9,918 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
7,920 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Tahiti Nui, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $869. Delta flights start at $900 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $926 one-way.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to French Polynesia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to French Polynesia (average of $620). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to French Polynesia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,191Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,519Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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