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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Papeete from C$ 373

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 770

One-way from

C$ 373

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 923

Good round-trip deal

C$ 828 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 401 or less
French Bee
  • French Bee
  • 14/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Papeete
French Bee
  • French Bee
  • 1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Papeete
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Sun 4/511:20 p.m.SFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Mon 26/57:00 a.m.PPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 28/4C$ 770
Fri 23/511:20 p.m.SFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Thu 29/57:00 a.m.PPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 28/4C$ 904
Tue 1/71:25 p.m.SFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/79:10 p.m.PPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,044
Tue 26/88:55 a.m.SFO - PPT
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Sun 14/97:40 a.m.PPT - SFO
1 stop21h 16mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,167
Fri 2/55:12 p.m.SFO - PPT
2 stops26h 23mAir France
Thu 8/56:45 p.m.PPT - SFO
1 stop12h 25mAir France
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,182
Wed 6/82:45 p.m.SFO - PPT
1 stop16h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 24/87:00 a.m.PPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,323
Sat 3/57:00 a.m.SFO - PPT
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/511:30 p.m.PPT - SFO
2 stops16h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,339
Fri 23/52:39 p.m.SFO - PPT
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/59:30 p.m.PPT - SFO
1 stop31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,355
Fri 27/67:50 p.m.SFO - PPT
1 stop28h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/711:30 p.m.PPT - SFO
1 stop27h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,422

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San Francisco

Fly to

Papeete

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

11:20 p.m.-4:50 a.m.

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 17/5

7:00 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 770

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

11:20 p.m.-4:50 a.m.

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 29/5

7:00 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 904

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

1:25 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 10/7

9:10 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop8h 10m

C$ 1,044

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

6:50 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

1 stop13h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 13/9

7:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 20m

C$ 1,167

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

2:45 p.m.-4:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 24/8

7:00 a.m.-7:19 p.m.

1 stop33h 19m

C$ 1,323

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

2:39 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops34h 11m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 30/5

9:30 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

1 stop31h 01m

C$ 1,355

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

7:46 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop28h 44m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 27/9

11:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

C$ 1,361

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 27/6

7:50 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/7

11:30 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

1 stop27h 25m

C$ 1,422

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

1:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

1 stop19h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 14/9

7:40 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

2 stops49h 51m

C$ 1,473

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

7:55 p.m.-5:05 a.m.

1 stop12h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 21/6

11:59 p.m.-6:53 p.m.

2 stops15h 54m

C$ 2,137

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Papeete

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Papeete. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Papeete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PPT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Papeete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Papeete in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete ranges from 40.0 - 330.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Papeete when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Papeete by month

Plan your trip to Papeete by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papeete, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Papeete. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Papeete have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Papeete?

    If you wish to fly to Papeete from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa. There is 1 flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Faaa (PPT) per day to choose from. Flights to Papeete from San Francisco are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 8h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Papeete flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 770, French Bee will fly you from San Francisco to Papeete and back. In addition to French Bee, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Caraïbes and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 904 and C$ 1,044, respectively. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Papeete one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete are French Bee (C$ 373), Alaska Airlines (C$ 872), and Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 952).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Papeete? While on average our users pay C$ 784, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 379. The most popular route (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa), is priced around C$ 1,046.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Papeete that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Papeete flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Papeete.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Papeete by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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French BeeCheapestC$ 734AverageC$ 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CaraïbesCheapestC$ 805AverageC$ 1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 912AverageC$ 1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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