How long is the flight from San Diego to Papeete?

United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Papeete in just under 15h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Papeete are separated by a distance of 4078 mi.

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

Currently priced at $913, Air France will fly you from San Diego to Papeete and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $939 and $940, respectively. Air France is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete 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 Papeete when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Papeete?

United Airlines, Delta and Air France are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Papeete.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Papeete as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Papeete flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Papeete flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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$345+ Flights from San Diego to Papeete

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Papeete flights typically cost between $1,000 and $1,261 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $664 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 3-Feb 17).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,054

Mon 12/294:00 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,074

Sun 12/286:55 pmSAN - PPT

2 stops51h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,083

Thu 12/257:40 amSAN - PPT

1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/278:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops21h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,215

Thu 12/258:10 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/2711:30 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,574

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Tue 2/38:59 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop34h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/177:15 amPPT - SAN

1 stop23h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$664

Fri 6/196:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/89:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,050

Thu 3/198:59 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop35h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/27:00 amPPT - SAN

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$730

Sun 3/1512:30 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/307:00 amPPT - SAN

2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$863

Fri 3/207:55 amSAN - PPT

1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/39:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,050

Thu 3/196:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/319:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,050

Fri 3/206:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/299:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop18h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,050

Tue 3/177:55 amSAN - PPT

1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/39:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop11h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,050

Sat 3/216:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/299:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,050

Wed 3/186:55 pmSAN - PPT

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/319:10 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,054

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Papeete
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Papeete. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,054

Mon 12/294:00 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:40 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,074

Thu 1/18:10 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/87:15 amPPT - SAN

1 stop30h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$943

Mon 1/55:40 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/810:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop14h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,057

Sun 1/1111:08 amSAN - PPT

2 stops58h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:10 pmPPT - SAN

2 stops19h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,067

Wed 1/146:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop23h 45mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/217:00 amPPT - SAN

1 stop32h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$951

Sat 1/246:15 amSAN - PPT

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/1910:10 pmPPT - SAN

1 stop18h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,050

One-way flights from San Diego to Papeete
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Tue 2/108:59 pmSAN - PPT

1 stop34h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$345

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$664 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$345 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,300

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Return

Price

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Tue 2/3

8:59 pm-5:20 am

1 stop34h 21m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/17

7:15 am-8:18 am

1 stop23h 03m

$664

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Thu 3/19

8:59 pm-5:20 am

1 stop35h 21m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$730

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 3/15

12:30 pm-5:20 am

1 stop19h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/30

7:00 am-7:32 am

2 stops21h 32m

$863

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 6/19

6:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 7/8

9:10 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 3/20

7:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 4/3

9:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 3/31

9:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 3/20

6:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/29

9:10 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Tue 3/17

7:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 4/3

9:10 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/29

9:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 45m

$1,050

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 3/18

6:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 3/31

9:10 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$1,054

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Papeete flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Papeete flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Papeete flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Papeete flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Papeete flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $588). Flying from San Diego to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of $997). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Papeete?

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Papeete, such as Delta, Air France, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,015 reviews

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

8,015 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,015 reviews

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

1,513 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,015 reviews

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

9,107 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,015 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Diego to Papeete?
United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Papeete in just under 15h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Papeete are separated by a distance of 4078 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Papeete round-trip?
Currently priced at $913, Air France will fly you from San Diego to Papeete and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $939 and $940, respectively. Air France is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Papeete that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Papeete flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Papeete?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Papeete.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Papeete?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Papeete?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $588). Flying from San Diego to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of $997). 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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Air France	Cheapest$913	Average$947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$939	Average$948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$940	Average$947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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