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$1,028+ Cheap flights from Illinois to French Polynesia

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ORD — PPT
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$1,028
(Mytrip)

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January

Average price

$1,402
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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 February 22, 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 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.
Fri 2/215:36 pmSTL - PPT
2 stops29h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/610:10 pmPPT - STL
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,117
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/113:30 pmSTL - PPT
2 stops19h 45mDelta
Tue 3/187:55 pmPPT - STL
2 stops22h 31mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,128
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 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 4/74:59 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops28h 36mAir France
Mon 4/147:40 amPPT - MDW
2 stops27h 32mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,370
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 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/92:55 pmMDW - PPT
2 stops20h 20mDelta
Sat 3/228:50 amPPT - MDW
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,386
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.
Sat 4/52:34 pmORD - BOB
3 stops23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/126:25 pmBOB - ORD
3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,407
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Wed 5/145:54 pmSTL - PPT
1 stop30h 01mLufthansa
Thu 5/229:10 pmPPT - STL
1 stop26h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,434
This Air Tahiti Nui 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 Air Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:52 amSTL - PPT
1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/259:30 pmPPT - STL
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,487

Find flights from Illinois to French Polynesia within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

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Illinois

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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

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 3/18

9:10 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$1,124

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

3:30 pm-6:15 am

2 stops19h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 3/18

7:55 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$1,128

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 4/7

4:59 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops28h 36m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/14

7:40 am-4:12 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,370

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

Sat 5/24

9:10 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,382

ChicagoPapeete

MDW - PPT

MDWPPT

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/9

2:55 pm-6:15 am

2 stops20h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/22

8:50 am-8:45 am

2 stops18h 55m

$1,386

ChicagoVaitape

ORD - BOB

ORDBOB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

2:34 pm-8:50 am

3 stops23h 16m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Sat 4/12

6:25 pm-6:33 am

3 stops31h 08m

$1,407

St. LouisPapeete

STL - PPT

STLPPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/14

5:54 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/22

9:10 pm-4:58 am

1 stop26h 48m

$1,434

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to French Polynesia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to French Polynesia (average of $727). 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
9,700 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to French Polynesia (average of $727). 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 February 22, 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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