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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Papeete Airport to Noumea? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £588. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Noumea.£588 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £588, select.
Noumea.£589 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £589, select.
Noumea.£645 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £645, select.
Noumea.£646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £646, select.
Noumea.£646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £646, select.
Noumea.£715 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Aircalin.Outbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Papeete on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Aircalin departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £715, select.
Noumea.£717 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound direct flight with Air Tahiti Nui departs from Papeete on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound direct flight with Air Tahiti Nui departs from Noumea Tontouta on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £717, select.
Noumea.£797 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui and Aircalin.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound indirect flight with Aircalin, departs from Noumea Tontouta on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £797, select.
Noumea.£1,004 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Noumea Tontouta on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,004, select.
Noumea.£1,098 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Aircalin.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Papeete on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound indirect flight with Aircalin, departs from Noumea Tontouta on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,098, select.
Noumea.£1,987 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui and Aircalin.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Papeete on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Noumea Tontouta.Inbound indirect flight with Aircalin, departs from Noumea Tontouta on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,987, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Papeete to Noumea

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Papeete to Noumea flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Direct flights from Papeete to Noumea

Alternative Papeete to Noumea routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Papeete to Noumea? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Noumea Magenta

2 miles from central Noumea
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Noumea Tontouta

23 miles from central Noumea
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Papeete to Noumea: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£588
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time6 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAir Tahiti Nui
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Papeete to Noumea: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Noumea: Noumea Magenta and Noumea Tontouta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Papeete to Noumea is £588. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Papeete to Noumea.
Air Tahiti Nui, Smart Wings and Aircalin fly direct from Papeete to Noumea.
As of March 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Papeete to Noumea.
The cheapest month to fly from Papeete to Noumea is usually April.
If you're flying from Papeete Airport, the cheapest airport near Noumea is Noumea Tontouta – which is 22.9 miles away from the centre of Noumea. We've found flights into this airport from £588.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Papeete Airport to Noumea on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Noumea but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Noumea is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. February is typically the warmest month in Noumea, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in October. The coldest month is August, with temperatures averaging 19°C. The rainiest month is March.
Currently, Aircalin offers the cheapest flight tickets to Noumea.

Flying from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Noumea: what you need to know

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your PPT to Noumea flight.

  • Start your trip at PPT and fly nonstop to Tontouta Airport (NOU). That will be your arrival point when searching for Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea tickets.

  • Look out for offers from Aircalin. This carrier operates direct flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea.

  • Central Papeete to PPT is around 3 miles. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • In search of a hotel near PPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • When it comes to Tahiti Faa'an Airport's on-time performance, 65.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Noumea

  • £337 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £588. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book nine months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PPT to Noumea.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from PPT to Noumea is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a deal gets even better.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea.

Airports in Noumea

Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)

  • Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) is around 3 miles from the centre of Noumea. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to GEA if you're coming in on a late flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Noumea Magenta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Point Rouge, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Noumea and beyond.

  • To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Noumea Magenta Airport a few weeks before your flight from PPT to Noumea. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.

Tontouta Airport (NOU)

  • Once your flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Noumea is roughly 30 miles from Tontouta Airport (NOU).

  • Kick back and relax at a hotel not long after your PPT to Noumea flight. B&B Tontoutailes and Karenga Appartel Tontouta are easy to get to from NOU.

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tontouta Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Point Rouge and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from NOU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Noumea

  • Before booking your flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Noumea offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Noumea is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Noumea plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PPT to Noumea in August when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

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