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$352+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa are usually found in March or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$352
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$741

Good round-trip deal

$668 or less

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
From San Francisco to Papeete Faaa
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 10/511:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Mon 10/137:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/8$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/2211:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Thu 11/2011:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/511:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Sat 10/117:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Mon 10/67:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/511:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Thu 10/97:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/510:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 11/1311:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/10$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Sat 10/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/510:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 11/1711:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Mon 10/207:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/2211:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Mon 11/37:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/9$513

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Papeete 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Papeete that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Papeete

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 11/6

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$651

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 11/6

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$651

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 11/6

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$651

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 11/25

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 1/17

8:40 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 3/20

9:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 10/5

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 11/7

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/19

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 12/2

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$654

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Papeete. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Papeete is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $580). Flying from San Francisco 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Papeete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Papeete in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Papeete?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Papeete. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Papeete flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Papeete have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
1,469 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
6.0
Okay
77 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Papeete?

    If you wish to fly to Papeete from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa. There is 1 flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Faaa (PPT) per day to choose from. Flights to Papeete from San Francisco are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 8h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Papeete flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Papeete can take about 8h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $651. There are 4200 mi between San Francisco and Papeete. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Air Caraïbes ($394), French Bee ($456), and United Airlines ($632) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Papeete. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Papeete for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Papeete from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (81%), Air Caraïbes (61%), French Bee( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,042 for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete. The cheapest flight overall is $343 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa) is currently priced at $468.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Papeete?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $580). Flying from San Francisco 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$394Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$824Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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