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$460+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to French Polynesia

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SAN — PPT
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$849
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$460
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$947
From San Diego to French Polynesia
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1912:18 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/237:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$849
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/276:20 amSAN - PPT
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/89:10 pmPPT - SAN
2 stops17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$939
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:30 amSAN - PPT
1 stop21h 30mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 9/177:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop13h 53mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/18$944
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/64:02 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop16h 28mDelta
Sat 7/197:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop22h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/16$954
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:05 amSAN - PPT
2 stops22h 10mAir France
Wed 12/178:50 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 04mAir France
Deal found 6/18$976
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:15 amSAN - PPT
1 stop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/3011:30 pmPPT - SAN
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$994
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/224:55 pmSAN - BOB
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/112:35 pmBOB - SAN
2 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:28 amSAN - PPT
2 stops20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1711:59 pmPPT - SAN
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,412
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:04 pmSAN - PPT
2 stops35h 26mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/302:55 amPPT - SAN
2 stops38h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/17$1,810
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Thu 7/316:20 amSAN - BOB
2 stops28h 20mBrussels Airlines
Thu 8/710:35 amBOB - SAN
2 stops23h 13mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/16$2,530

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to French Polynesia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to French Polynesia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

French Polynesia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 10/19

12:18 pm-4:50 am

1 stop19h 32m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 10/23

7:00 am-11:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$849

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 7/27

6:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 8/8

9:10 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$939

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 9/10

9:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop21h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$944

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 7/6

4:02 pm-5:30 am

1 stop16h 28m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 7/19

7:40 am-9:18 am

1 stop22h 38m

$954

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 12/6

10:05 am-6:15 am

2 stops22h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/17

8:50 am-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$976

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 8/16

9:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 8/30

11:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 00m

$994

San DiegoVaitape

SAN - BOB

SANBOB

San Diego

Wed 10/22

4:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops18h 05m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Tue 11/11

2:35 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,280

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 12/6

10:28 am-5:00 am

2 stops20h 32m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/17

11:59 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$1,412

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 11/12

4:04 pm-1:30 am

2 stops35h 26m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 11/30

2:55 am-7:51 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$1,810

San DiegoVaitape

SAN - BOB

SANBOB

San Diego

Thu 7/31

6:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops28h 20m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Thu 8/7

10:35 am-12:48 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$2,530

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to French Polynesia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia (average of $607). Flying from San Diego to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. 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 French Polynesia. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to French Polynesia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to French Polynesia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $629. Users have also found prices from $800 and $900 on Air Tahiti Nui and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    The most popular route from San Diego to French Polynesia is San Diego - Papeete Faaa. You may also consider San Diego - Vaitape Motu-Mute or San Diego - Fare.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to French Polynesia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to French Polynesia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to French Polynesia 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 Diego to French Polynesia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia (average of $607). Flying from San Diego to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to French Polynesia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to French Polynesia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$901Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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