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$328+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Papeete (PPT)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PPT
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Papeete (PPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$749
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$328
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,051
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Papeete
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 April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/1412:44 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/247:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/47:15 amSAN - PPT
1 stop23h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 6/257:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop22h 53mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/28$943
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/82:10 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Tue 5/206:45 pmPPT - SAN
1 stop11h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/27$948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/86:15 amSAN - PPT
2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/209:10 pmPPT - SAN
2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$952
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/119:47 amSAN - PPT
2 stops22h 43mAir France
Wed 5/217:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 31mAir France
Deal found 4/27$975
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 11/812:30 pmSAN - PPT
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1712:30 amPPT - SAN
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/1511:08 amSAN - PPT
2 stops41h 17mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/283:00 amPPT - SAN
2 stops38h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,835

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Papeete that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Papeete

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 5/14

12:44 pm-4:50 am

1 stop19h 06m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop25h 17m

$749

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 6/4

7:15 am-4:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-8:53 am

1 stop22h 53m

$943

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/21

7:40 am-11:11 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$948

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 5/10

7:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/24

9:10 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$952

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 5/11

9:47 am-5:30 am

2 stops22h 43m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/21

7:40 am-11:11 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$975

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 6/28

12:48 pm-5:05 am

2 stops19h 17m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 7/7

11:45 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops16h 33m

$1,511

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 10/15

11:08 am-1:25 am

2 stops41h 17m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 10/28

3:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops38h 16m

$1,835

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 6/4

6:15 am-4:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

$328

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 6/4

6:28 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$846

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Deals found on 4/28

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Papeete

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Papeete in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Papeete flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Papeete

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Papeete from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Papeete

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Papeete. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Papeete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 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 Diego to Papeete?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $620). Flying from San Diego to Papeete 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 Papeete by month

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

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.

Temperature in Papeete by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. 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 Papeete. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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
9,949 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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
7,929 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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
471 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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

    Currently priced at $943, Air Tahiti Nui will fly you from San Diego to Papeete and back. In addition to Air Tahiti Nui, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $948 and $952, respectively. Air Tahiti Nui is currently priced 2% 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.

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $620). Flying from San Diego to Papeete 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 Papeete

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Papeete. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$901Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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