Papeete

$214+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Papeete

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 December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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
Thu 12/187:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/11$515
This Air Caraïbes deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Air Caraïbes is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mAir Caraïbes
Thu 12/187:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 12/10$527
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 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 12/207:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/9$531
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/1710:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 12/257:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/11$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 1/107:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/11$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/11$548
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1210:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mAir Caraïbes
Thu 12/187:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 12/11$556
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/1410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 12/187:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/10$575
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$583

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$491
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$214
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$924

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Papeete Faaa flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Papeete Faaa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa.

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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Papeete that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Papeete

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 2/8

8:50 am-10:04 am

1 stop23h 14m

$639

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

12:26 pm-6:15 am

1 stop19h 49m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/29

8:50 am-10:50 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$648

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 1/10

8:40 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 2/19

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/6

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/20

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 2/5

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/24

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/20

10:10 pm-8:25 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

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Papeete in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Papeete flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Papeete flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Papeete flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Papeete flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Papeete

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Papeete from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 5, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 December 12, 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 41% 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 December 6, 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. Monday mornings 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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air Caraïbes, and Air France 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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?

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Papeete can take about 8h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $653. There are 4200 mi between San Francisco and Papeete. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air Caraïbes ($393), French Bee ($456), and United Airlines ($602) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Papeete. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Papeete for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Papeete one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete are French Bee ($222), Air Caraïbes ($323), and United Airlines ($423).

  • 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 (76%), Air Caraïbes (75%), French Bee( 75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,049 for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete. The cheapest flight overall is $220 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa) is currently priced at $477.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Papeete in July is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$396Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$804Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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