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Cheap flights from Papeete to San Francisco

Faa'a International Airport (PPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 4,203 miles, connecting flights only.

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PPT to SFO at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
4,203 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
8h 15mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h aheadSan Francisco vs Papeete

Papeete to San Francisco

Round trips from $324

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Papeete to San Francisco fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$446
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$391
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 18$381
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 16$392
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$324
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$343

Airlines flying Papeete to San Francisco

No nonstop service: 0 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.

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Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

PapeeteSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between PPT and SFO. Every itinerary connects, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $324; September 2026 is the most expensive at $446 and up, a difference of $122 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Papeete. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate

San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.

Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.

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Papeete to San Francisco: common questions

How long is the flight from Papeete to San Francisco?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Papeete (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 8h 15m of flying plus a layover, usually 11h 15m or more door to door across 4,203 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PPT to SFO?

No airline currently flies nonstop between Papeete (PPT) and San Francisco (SFO). Itineraries on this route involve at least one connection.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Papeete (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $324 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Papeete to San Francisco flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Papeete and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Papeete. PPT is on Pacific/Tahiti time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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