Auckland (AKL) to Papeete (PPT) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Papeete (PPT) starts at 14,500 miles one way with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Papeete (PPT): Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. The two airports are 2,543 miles (4,093 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rarotonga and Noumea.
How many miles AKL to PPT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $15–35 |
| American AAdvantageOn Air Tahiti Nui | 15,000 | $15–35 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $15–35 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $15–35 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $15–35 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand | 21,000 | $40–60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Air Tahiti Nui | 25,000 | $35–55 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air Tahiti Nui | 28,200 | $35–185 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $43–63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $25–435 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 34,000 | $15–285 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 35,000 | $59.80–429.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to PPT
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book AKL to PPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Air Tahiti Nui
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to PPT with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Rarotonga (RAR)Jetstar and Air New Zealand, then Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga
GZ - Via Noumea (NOU)Aircalin the whole way
AKL to PPT: common questions
How many miles does AKL to PPT cost?
In economy it starts at 14,500 miles one way with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (15,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to PPT?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Air Tahiti Nui fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Papeete (PPT).
How far is Auckland from Papeete by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and Papeete (PPT) are 2,543 miles (4,093 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKL to PPT award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Auckland and Papeete?
The most direct connections are through Rarotonga (RAR) and Noumea (NOU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aircalin through Noumea.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.