Travelling from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT): What you need to know
The timezone in Papeete is UTC-10, which is six hours behind New York. Tahiti Faa'an Airport is located in Papeete.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to PPT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to PPT flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
Consider staying in a hotel near PPT if you're catching a late flight from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tahiti Faa'an Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Papeete and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
At the moment, 280 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 619 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to PPT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT). Visit Papeete in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Papeete is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your New York to PPT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Papeete
Start your Papeete trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Tahiti Faa'an Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Papeete should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Tetiaroa, POE CHARTER TAHITI and Papeete Tahiti Temple.