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$1,690+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to French Polynesia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PPT
Sep 6 — Sep 131
Sun 9/6
Sun 9/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/208:30 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Sun 9/279:10 pm -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 8/5$1,690
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Thu 9/176:33 am -
2 stops15h 22m
Thu 9/249:10 pm -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 8/3$1,740
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Sun 9/207:30 am -
2 stops23h 40m
Sun 9/2711:45 pm -
3 stops21h 05m
Deal found 8/5$1,745

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Round-trip from

$1,690
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$1,333
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Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA Santa Barbara - PPT Papeete Faaa

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/20

8:30 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/27

9:10 pm-11:52 am

1 stop11h 42m

$1,690

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA Santa Barbara - PPT Papeete Faaa

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/24

12:15 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/28

10:10 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$1,694
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA Santa Barbara - PPT Papeete Faaa

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 9/24

9:10 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$1,740

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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 August 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,083 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,083 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,083 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia?

    For as low as $1,690, United Airlines can have you in French Polynesia from Santa Barbara in 25h 25m. There are 4087 mi between Santa Barbara and French Polynesia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,628Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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