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Papeete.$763 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 3 Apr.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 26 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 3 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $763, select.
Papeete.$764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Mar, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 21 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Papeete.$779 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Mar, returning Sat, 22 Mar.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Sat, 22 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.
Papeete.$822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 1 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $822, select.
Papeete.$822 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $822, select.
Papeete.$824 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Sat, 31 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $824, select.
Papeete.$825 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Thu, 24 Apr.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.
Papeete.$827 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Papeete

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Papeete flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from $779
Apr
from $825
May
from $824
Jun
from $1,094
Jul
from $1,094
Aug
from $1,188
Sep
from $958
Oct
from $958
Nov
from $822
Dec
from $1,087
Jan
from $1,094
Feb
from $1,094

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Papeete

San Francisco International to Papeete: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Papeete: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$763
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time8 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Papeete: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Papeete is $763. 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.
8 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Papeete.
United, Air Caraibes and French Bee fly direct from San Francisco International to Papeete.
As of March 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Papeete.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Papeete is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Papeete Airport on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 39 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 Papeete 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 Papeete is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, French Bee offers the cheapest flight tickets to Papeete.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT): what you need to know

  • 8 hours 36 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. Papeete is 3 hours behind San Francisco and is in the UTC-10 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 11 flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. The earliest flight from SFO to PPT is at 07:00 and the latest is at 23:40.

  • Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and PPT include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is $456. The cheapest price for a return flight is $763. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap flight tickets from SFO to PPT, book your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from SFO to PPT every day.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 47 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:

Arriving at Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • Reserve a hotel close to PPT if you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Getting from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to central Papeete

  • Tahiti Faa'an Airport to central Papeete is about 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.

When to fly to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Papeete in April.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport for March if you want to explore Papeete during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC.

  • Search for cheap flight tickets from SFO to PPT in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 25ºC on average.

More about Papeete

  • If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Papeete right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from SFO to PPT:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum, Municipal Market and Manihi are must-visits when exploring Papeete.

Complete your Papeete trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked a cheap ticket to Tahiti Faa'an Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Papeete.

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