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$321+ Cheap flights from Papeete (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Papeete Faaa to San Francisco are usually found in November or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Papeete to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Papeete (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$437
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$321
(Gotogate)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$666

Good round-trip deal

$526 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
From Papeete Faaa to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Papeete to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Papeete to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Wed 8/1311:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 7/27$435
This Air Caraïbes deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Air Caraïbes is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Wed 10/2211:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 7/28$481
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 12/278:50 amPPT - SFO
1 stop12h 24mAir France
Sat 1/175:00 pmSFO - PPT
2 stops39h 15mAir France
Deal found 7/27$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/181:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$534
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:45 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 1/211:42 amSFO - PPT
1 stop19h 18mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 7/27$676
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/47:40 amPPT - SFO
1 stop28h 10mDelta
Wed 8/135:55 amSFO - PPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/29$698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1311:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$719

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Papeete to San Francisco 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Papeete to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Papeete

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 8/11

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$437

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$481

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sat 12/27

8:50 am-11:14 pm

1 stop12h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-6:15 am

2 stops39h 15m

$521

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/21

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

$534

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Tue 12/9

11:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

11:42 am-5:00 am

1 stop19h 18m

$676

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Wed 12/10

8:50 am-3:09 pm

1 stop28h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop26h 15m

$702

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/26

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

$819

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/1

7:15 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$321

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/1

7:15 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$342

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 10/31

9:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Papeete to San Francisco

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

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

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

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Papeete to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Papeete to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 PPT to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Papeete to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Papeete to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, and Delta from Papeete to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

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
8.6
Very good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

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
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

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
7,979 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

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
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Papeete to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    You will need to book a flight from Papeete Faaa to San Francisco if you want to fly from Papeete to San Francisco. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Faaa (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the Papeete airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PPT to SFO to be around 8h 05m.

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

    The Papeete Faaa to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $437, French Bee will fly you from Papeete to San Francisco and back. In addition to French Bee, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Caraïbes and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $481 and $521, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $321 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from French Bee. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Caraïbes and United Airlines, with prices starting from $342 and $359, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Papeete, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (81%), Air Caraïbes (54%), French Bee( 54%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Papeete to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,241, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $350. The most popular route (Papeete Faaa - San Francisco), is priced around $432.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Papeete to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 2 airlines flying from Papeete to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Papeete to San Francisco. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$337Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$474Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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