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$1,117+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to French Polynesia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PPT
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to French Polynesia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to French Polynesia flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$1,124
(United Airlines)

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October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,534
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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 2/215:00 amMSY - PPT
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2510:10 pmPPT - MSY
2 stops31h 22mUnited 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.
Thu 5/299:57 amMSY - PPT
2 stops24h 33mDelta
Fri 6/67:40 amPPT - MSY
2 stops20h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,128
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.
Thu 5/297:15 amMSY - PPT
1 stop14h 20mAir France
Fri 6/67:40 amPPT - MSY
1 stop35h 22mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,143
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/217:00 amMSY - PPT
2 stops19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/2811:30 pmPPT - MSY
2 stops25h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,467
This Air Tahiti Nui 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/183:30 pmMSY - PPT
1 stop17h 30mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 6/257:00 amPPT - MSY
1 stop17h 32mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/21$1,492
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/215:50 pmMSY - PPT
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2511:45 pmPPT - MSY
3 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$3,056
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.
Fri 7/114:51 pmMSY - BOB
2 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/166:15 pmBOB - MSY
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$4,667

Find flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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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New Orleans

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French Polynesia

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New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

7:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 6/6

9:10 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop15h 01m

$1,124

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

9:57 am-5:30 am

2 stops24h 33m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 6/6

7:40 am-8:56 am

2 stops20h 16m

$1,128

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

7:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 6/6

7:40 am-12:02 am

1 stop35h 22m

$1,143

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/21

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/28

11:30 pm-5:32 am

2 stops25h 02m

$1,467

New OrleansPapeete

MSY - PPT

MSYPPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/18

3:30 pm-4:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-5:32 am

1 stop17h 32m

$1,492

New OrleansVaitape

MSY - BOB

MSYBOB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/11

4:51 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 24m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Wed 7/16

6:15 pm-7:19 am

3 stops32h 04m

$4,667

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Deals found on 2/21

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia

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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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    For a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Most travelers choose New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Papeete Faaa, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Vaitape Motu-Mute or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Fare when deciding on the best route from New Orleans to French Polynesia.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to French Polynesia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to French Polynesia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to French Polynesia (average of $727). Flying from New Orleans 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to French Polynesia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 FranceCheapest$1,026Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,123Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,128Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,503Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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