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$323+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — PPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Papeete Faaa are usually found in June or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 3/78:41 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop34h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/217:15 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$692
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:40 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/267:00 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$708
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 9/114:42 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/267:00 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 1/258:30 pm
SEA
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PPT
Nonstop9h 30m
Air Tahiti Nui
Wed 1/287:00 am
PPT
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SEA
Nonstop9h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 1/24$732
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 3/289:31 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop34h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/27:00 am
PPT
-
SEA
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$735
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 5/246:59 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/307:00 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$747
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 9/211:31 am
SEA
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PPT
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/127:00 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$758
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 1/256:00 am
SEA
-
PPT
1 stop18h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 1/287:00 am
PPT
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SEA
Nonstop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$766
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/1111:43 am
SEA
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PPT
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/177:15 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$767
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3110:00 am
SEA
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PPT
2 stops21h 00m
British Airways
Mon 2/1611:59 pm
PPT
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SEA
2 stops35h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/63:48 pm
SEA
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PPT
1 stop15h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/257:00 am
PPT
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SEA
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$770
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 1/258:30 pm
SEA
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PPT
Nonstop9h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 2/411:59 pm
PPT
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SEA
1 stop16h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$771

Find flight deals from Seattle to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$692
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$323
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$876

Good round-trip deal

$760 or less

Good one-way deal

$578 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Papeete Faaa flight deals.
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Papeete Faaa
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One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Papeete Faaa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Papeete Faaa.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Papeete that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Papeete

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Depart

Return

Price

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/7

8:41 pm-5:20 am

1 stop34h 39m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/21

7:15 am-11:16 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$692

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/17

9:30 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$776

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/6

11:45 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$780

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/24

6:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/30

11:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$780

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/9

8:15 pm-4:40 am

1 stop35h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-11:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$896

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

6:21 am-9:30 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/27

10:30 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$913

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/28

3:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops16h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/2

11:45 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$917

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/3

11:26 am-5:00 am

2 stops19h 34m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/18

11:59 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$989

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/9

6:21 am-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/23

11:45 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$989

SeattlePapeete

SEA - PPT

SEAPPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/18

3:52 pm-5:20 am

1 stop15h 28m

$323

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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 Seattle 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

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Papeete

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Papeete. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Seattle to Papeete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 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 Seattle to Papeete?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Papeete (average of $549). Flying from Seattle to Papeete in March is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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.

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 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Papeete, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to Papeete?

    Booking a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to Papeete Faaa (PPT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Seattle to Papeete. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Faaa, all of which are around 12h 36m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Papeete.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Papeete?

    There are many flights that can get you from Seattle to Papeete in 18h 35m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Seattle and Papeete are separated by a distance of 4796 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Seattle to Papeete is Air Tahiti Nui. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $714 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $756 and $759 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Papeete?

    Before booking your flight to Papeete from Seattle, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (56%), Alaska Airlines (56%), Qantas Airways( 56%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Papeete?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Papeete? While on average our users pay $1,140, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $577. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Papeete Faaa), is priced around $707.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Papeete?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Papeete?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Papeete (average of $549). Flying from Seattle to Papeete in March is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$714Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$756Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$759Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$867Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$883Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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