Papeete

$255+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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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

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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2510:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 2/37:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 11/1110:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 11/177:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/811:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 3/177:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$477
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 12/910:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Thu 12/177:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$478
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 1/2510:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Fri 2/67:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/811:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Fri 3/137:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/21$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/811:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Thu 3/197:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2110:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 2/247:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 10/3011:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 11/177:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/21$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1810:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 2/247:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/21$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 11/110:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Sat 11/77:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/20$495

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$477
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$653

Good round-trip deal

$571 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Papeete Faaa flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Papeete Faaa flights.
From San Francisco to Papeete Faaa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 21, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

1:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/19

7:40 am-7:53 am

1 stop21h 13m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

6:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/11

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

1:05 pm-6:15 am

1 stop20h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/14

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

6:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 2/21

8:50 am-11:04 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:02 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/16

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:02 am-6:15 am

1 stop21h 13m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/14

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

1:15 pm-6:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/16

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop11h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/16

8:50 am-7:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/14

8:40 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$654

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/5

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$654

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/20

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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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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 January 16, 2026.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $360). 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 January 21, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Papeete, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 21, 2026.
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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 20m 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 19h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $649. There are 4200 mi between San Francisco and Papeete.

  • 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 ($603) 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 ($220), 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 (73%), French Bee( 73%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $863 for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete. The cheapest flight overall is $219 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa) is currently priced at $438.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Papeete (average of $360). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$393Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$603Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$648Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$649Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$804Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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