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C$ 495 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Papeete

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Papeete (SFO-PPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Papeete

Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
French Bee Logo
11:20 p.m. - 4:50 a.m.SFO-PPT
8h 30mdirect
French Bee Logo
7:00 a.m. - 6:05 p.m.PPT-SFO
8h 05mdirect
C$ 778French Bee
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Wed, 22 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Air Caraïbes Logo
11:20 p.m. - 4:50 a.m.SFO-PPT
8h 30mdirect
Air Caraïbes Logo
7:15 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.PPT-SFO
8h 10mdirect
C$ 789Air Caraïbes
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
United Airlines Logo
1:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SFO-PPT
8h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:10 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.PPT-SFO
8h 15mdirect
C$ 1,024United Airlines
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Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
United Airlines Logo
1:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.SFO-PPT
8h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:10 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.PPT-SFO
8h 10mdirect
C$ 1,025United Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 20 Dec
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.SFO-PPT
26h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:50 a.m. - 8:28 a.m.PPT-SFO
21h 38m1 stop
C$ 1,142Delta
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
8:55 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.SFO-PPT
23h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:50 a.m. - 11:12 p.m.PPT-SFO
12h 22m1 stop
C$ 1,145Delta
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan
Air France Logo
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 a.m.SFO-PPT
39h 15m2 stops
Air France Logo
8:50 a.m. - 5:52 p.m.PPT-SFO
31h 02m1 stop
C$ 1,277Air France
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan
Air France Logo
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 a.m.SFO-PPT
39h 15m2 stops
Air France Logo
8:50 a.m. - 5:52 p.m.PPT-SFO
31h 02m1 stop
C$ 1,284Air France
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
11:16 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.SFO-PPT
18h 44m1 stop
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:38 p.m.PPT-SFO
28h 38m1 stop
C$ 1,296Air Tahiti Nui
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
11:22 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.SFO-PPT
19h 38m1 stop
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
7:00 a.m. - 11:44 p.m.PPT-SFO
13h 44m1 stop
C$ 1,300Air Tahiti Nui
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Papeete

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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French Bee

French Bee's Premium fare offers more legroom and priority boarding for added comfort.


French Bee allows personal food onboard, ideal for families or picky eaters.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


United's Premier Access provides priority check-in and boarding, enhancing travel efficiency.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Papeete flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Papeete to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Papeete?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Papeete, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Papeete?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Papeete is March, where tickets cost C$ 676 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,156 and C$ 1,024 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Papeete?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,145 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Papeete, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 495
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Papeete

When to book flights from San Francisco to Papeete

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Papeete based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Papeete

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers different services and amenities to assist passengers with disabilities or limited mobility flying through the airport. You’ll find information desks, wheelchair assistance, accessible parking, visual paging services, terminal assistance, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Contact your airline at least 24 hours before your scheduled flight departure for wheelchair services at the airport.

    United Airlines offers special meals for passengers with special dietary needs or allergies. They include lactose-free, gluten-free, bland, low-cholesterol, vegan, Asian vegetarian, low-sodium, kosher, Muslim, Hindu, infant, and child meals. We recommend requesting your meal at least 48 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure for availability.

  • How do I get to downtown Papeete from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)?

    Taxis are the most convenient and popular transportation option from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) to downtown Papeete. They are readily available in the Ground Transportation area. Multiple local and international car rental agencies, including Hertz, Europcar, Avis, and Tahiti Easy, are available on-site.

  • Which airlines have eco-friendly flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    The average carbon emissions per passenger on one-way flights from San Francisco to Papeete is 2200 lb. If you’re looking for eco-friendly flights on this route, consider booking French Bee Airlines, United Airlines, or Air Caraïbes, which emit less CO₂ on their direct connections. They have implemented several measures to lower carbon emissions.

  • What lounges are available at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at SFO before your flight to Papeete, you can check into Delta Sky Club, Alaska Lounge, United Club, or American Airlines Admirals Club. These lounges have comfortable spaces, dining options, complimentary drinks and snacks, free high-speed internet, and entertainment options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete was C$ 364 for a one-way ticket and C$ 572 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Air Caraïbes, French Bee, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Papeete flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Papeete?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Papeete flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Papeete.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Papeete?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Papeete on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Papeete, United Airlines or French Bee?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Papeete are United Airlines and French Bee. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,016 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. French Bee is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 835 and an overall rating of 6.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Papeete.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Papeete?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Papeete from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Papeete with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Papeete from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Papeete

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 363 or less one-way.
  • Which other cities can I fly to from Toronto Island (YTZ)?
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) serves multiple airlines with domestic and international connections. From YTZ, you can extend your trip to domestic destinations like Quebec City, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and Sudbury, or international destinations like Chicago or Boston.
  • The San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) flight route is served by different airlines with direct and connecting flights. If you opt for a one-stop flight on this route, you’ll likely have a layover at Los Angeles (LAX), the most popular layover city for one-stop flights on this route. Honolulu is the other popular layover stop for one-stop connections involving Hawaiian Airlines.
  • United Airlines has the best carry-on weight allowance for direct flights from San Francisco to Papeete. There is no maximum weight limit for carry-on baggage. However, your bag shouldn’t be bigger than 9 x 14 x 22 inches and should be easy to lift into the overhead storage bin. Your personal item shouldn’t exceed 9 x 10 x 17 inches and should fit under the seat.
  • For Business Class flights from San Francisco to Papeete, you can book with Hawaiian Airlines or United Airlines. The latter offers this travel option on its direct flights. You’ll enjoy access to specific lounges, comfortable seats, gourmet dining on board, spacious cabins with more legroom, a special baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, and in-flight entertainment.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Papeete?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Papeete Faaa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Papeete Faaa

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee

Air Caraïbes,French Bee

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee,United Airlines

Air Caraïbes,French Bee, +1 more

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee,United Airlines

Air Caraïbes,French Bee, +1 more

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Direct returns

Papeete Faaa to San Francisco

Monday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee

Air Caraïbes,French Bee

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee,United Airlines

Air Caraïbes,French Bee, +1 more

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

Air Caraïbes,French Bee,United Airlines

Air Caraïbes,French Bee, +1 more

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Papeete? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8810 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2025SFO - EWR
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The seating on my French Bee flight was exceedingly uncomfortable, resulting in significant discomfort. I experienced considerable pain in both my back and feet throughout the journey. food I would rate it below 0. Crew are professional. And most importantly we arrived safe.

Check in was in time. No free food. Not even water. Was asked to pay for water. Disgusting!

I know this is a stripped down airline but I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to avoid the “up charges.” I was naive when planning and checking in for my flight to Paris from Newark and they got me on the outrageous $90 in cabin carry on bag charge at the gate. But on my return flight I did everything possible to pay in advance (you have a short window to do this 48 hours before the flight departure) for that same in cabin bag so the charge would be $45 instead. It was not to be. In spite of a confirmation email that they had “added a service “ and the $45 carry on bag was accounted for, my boarding pass did not reflect that and I was charged the full amount at the gate. It adds insult to injury that the French Bee staff is gleeful when they are successfully working this nefarious up charging scam. They couldn’t care less about their customers. Very disappointed with this airline and will not be flying French Bee anytime in the future. Do NOT recommend.

Economy seats are too tight for a long haul flight. The meal was surprisingly good, though it was surprising to learn that even coffee and tea were extra pay. They also don’t distribute water regularly.

Overall impression - very bad. There is not even free water on the plane and the seats are so uncomfortable that after 7.5 hours of flight my back was just falling apart. Never pay extra for "Private" seats. It's just that part of the regular cabin is separated by curtains. This does not give any effect. Money for nothing.

Expensive long flight from SFO to PPT. Even at basic fare its very expensive given what you get and you get absolutely nothing... they even charge for the water...and if you are not french the crew will treat you like a intruder...very bad experience during my worlwide travel experience...

Nothing, the flight was reasonable and good in all aspects

The food was so bad. Why can’t airlines serve decent food anymore.

Flight attendants and checking great .. comfort was the worst I’ve experienced, design of seat was poor , headrest uncomfortable, seat in front when extended crushed me and the temp was hot .. every minute felt like an hour .. and it was a 7 hr flight

The company lost my luggage on a direct flight from LAX to ORLY. We have tried to call them daily but they do not have a human customer service agent. We submitted upon arrival and online but again, no response. We easily have items that add up to $2000 and under the Montreal Convention they should be held responsible for compensation. But again, no response and I’m going to get legal representation if we do not hear back within 21 days of the flight and lost baggage.

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