HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
French Polynesia

$225+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to French Polynesia

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to French Polynesia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to French Polynesia flight deals. Data was last updated November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$578
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$652

Good round-trip deal

$520 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Papeete Faaa flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Papeete Faaa flights.
Search Deals
From San Francisco to French Polynesia
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Francisco to French Polynesia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 11/2411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$551
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 11/2610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 12/411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 12/257:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 11/2310:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/111:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/16$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Wed 12/3110:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 1/107:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/16$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 12/277:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$601
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/227:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$614
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/227:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$622
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 12/207:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/17$627
This Air Caraïbes deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Air Caraïbes is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mAir Caraïbes
Thu 11/2711:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 11/16$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/2510:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$652
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:40 pmSFO - BOB
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:20 pmBOB - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,158

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

French Polynesia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/10

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/13

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/7

8:40 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 3/31

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/12

9:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 1/24

8:40 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/8

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 2/5

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 3/13

9:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 1/13

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/17

Showing 1-10 of 48 results
1
2
3
...
5

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to French Polynesia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia (average of $314). Flying from San Francisco to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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 PF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to French Polynesia. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to French Polynesia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air Caraïbes, and Air France from San Francisco to French Polynesia. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Caraïbes
7.4
Good
43 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,489 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
French Bee
6.1
Okay
80 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to French Polynesia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to French Polynesia flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to French Polynesia in just under 8h 45m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 4200 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to French Polynesia are San Francisco - Papeete Faaa, San Francisco - Vaitape Motu-Mute and San Francisco - Raiatea.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Before booking your flight to French Polynesia from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (83%), Air Caraïbes (63%), French Bee( 63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to French Polynesia is $219. On average you can expect to pay $1,184. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa), can usually be booked for $480.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to French Polynesia.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia (average of $314). Flying from San Francisco to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to French Polynesia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Sydney flights
Los Angeles to Melbourne flights
San Francisco to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Sydney flights
Los Angeles to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Papeete flights
San Francisco to Melbourne flights
Los Angeles to Brisbane flights
San Francisco to Papeete flights
Ontario to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Avalon flights
Ontario to Sydney flights
Santa Ana to Sydney flights
Santa Ana to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Brisbane flights
San Francisco to Nadi flights
Los Angeles to Nadi flights
San Francisco to Christchurch flights
Ontario to Melbourne flights
San Jose to Sydney flights
San Diego to Sydney flights
San Francisco to Avalon flights
Los Angeles to Christchurch flights
Santa Ana to Melbourne flights
Ontario to Papeete flights
Oakland to Sydney flights
San Diego to Melbourne flights
San Diego to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Vaitape flights
Los Angeles to Tamuning flights
San Francisco to Queenstown flights
San Jose to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Queenstown flights
San Francisco to Adelaide flights
Las Vegas to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Adelaide flights
Los Angeles to Perth flights
Las Vegas to Melbourne flights
Sacramento to Sydney flights
San Francisco to Vaitape flights
Santa Ana to Brisbane flights
San Jose to Melbourne flights
Las Vegas to Sydney flights
Ontario to Nadi flights
Ontario to Brisbane flights
Los Angeles to Rarotonga flights
Burbank to Sydney flights
San Diego to Papeete flights
San Jose to Papeete flights
Santa Ana to Nadi flights

Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to French Polynesia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$395Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$631Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$808Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.