How often are flights from San Francisco to Papeete delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Papeete have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Papeete flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Papeete flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this San Francisco to Papeete flight route?

The San Francisco to Papeete Faaa flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

Departing from San Francisco to Papeete will take you 8h 45m. The distance between San Francisco and Papeete is about 6759 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at C$ 652, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as C$ 850. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Papeete?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Papeete are United Airlines (64%), Air Caraïbes (40%) and French Bee (40%).

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 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 8h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa typically takes.

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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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Papeete?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Papeete flights typically cost between C$ 1,134 and C$ 738 in June. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 838 on Delta (22 Jun-29 Jun).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa are usually found in March or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Mon 22/68:03 p.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop12h 27m

Delta

Mon 29/67:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop22h 30m

Delta

Deal found 8/6C$ 838

Mon 22/68:03 p.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop12h 27m

Delta

Wed 1/77:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop12h 45m

Delta

Deal found 8/6C$ 839

Fri 18/911:58 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop20h 32m

Air France

Sun 27/97:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

2 stops36h 56m

Air France

Deal found 7/6C$ 842

Wed 26/84:25 p.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop16h 05m

Delta

Sun 20/97:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop24h 13m

Delta

Deal found 7/6C$ 844

Tue 11/811:54 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop20h 36m

Delta

Thu 20/87:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop32h 50m

Delta

Deal found 9/6C$ 846

Sat 27/66:55 p.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop13h 35m

Delta

Wed 1/77:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop12h 45m

Delta

Deal found 9/6C$ 856

Tue 16/611:45 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop20h 45m

Delta

Sat 27/67:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop22h 30m

Delta

Deal found 9/6C$ 863

Sat 20/67:00 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop25h 30m

Delta

Fri 26/67:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop12h 45m

Delta

Deal found 7/6C$ 865

Sat 20/67:00 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop25h 30m

Delta

Mon 22/67:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop24h 10m

Delta

Deal found 6/6C$ 872

Sat 20/67:00 a.m.

SFO

PPT

1 stop25h 30m

Delta

Sun 28/67:40 a.m.

PPT

SFO

1 stop22h 30m

Delta

Deal found 7/6C$ 873

Mon 6/711:20 p.m.

SFO

PPT

Nonstop8h 20m

French Bee

Mon 13/77:00 a.m.

PPT

SFO

Nonstop8h 05m

French Bee

Deal found 6/6C$ 919

Fri 26/611:20 p.m.

SFO

PPT

Nonstop8h 20m

French Bee

Tue 7/77:00 a.m.

PPT

SFO

Nonstop8h 05m

French Bee

Deal found 10/6C$ 947

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Round-trip from	C$ 838
One-way from	C$ 565
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	C$ 912

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2 total stops
34h 57m total
San Francisco to Papeete

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French Bee
20/9
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8h 20m total
San Francisco to Papeete

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San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

7:42 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 28m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 18/8

11:25 p.m.-8:23 p.m.

1 stop17h 58m

C$ 1,075

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 7/12

1:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 14/12

10:10 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop8h 15m

C$ 1,135

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

1:20 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 27/9

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,135

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

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

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 15/7

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,135

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

1:20 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 27/9

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,135

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

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

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 2/9

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,135

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

1:20 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 28/9

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,135

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

7:50 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 26/9

11:30 p.m.-7:42 a.m.

1 stop29h 12m

C$ 1,277

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

4:55 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

1 stop15h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 18/8

7:40 a.m.-1:31 p.m.

1 stop26h 51m

C$ 1,291

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

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

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 4/9

9:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop8h 05m

C$ 1,330

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

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 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of C$ 707). Flying from San Francisco to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from San Francisco to Papeete, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and French Bee from San Francisco to Papeete. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,808 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

United Airlines

7.4

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9,808 reviews

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9,808 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

French Bee

6.2

Okay

88 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,808 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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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 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 8h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa typically takes.
How popular is this San Francisco to Papeete flight route?
The San Francisco to Papeete Faaa flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Papeete?
Departing from San Francisco to Papeete will take you 8h 45m. The distance between San Francisco and Papeete is about 6759 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 652, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as C$ 850. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Papeete?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Papeete are United Airlines (64%), Air Caraïbes (40%) and French Bee (40%).
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of C$ 707). Flying from San Francisco to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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