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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Papeete

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

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SFO to PPT 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 40mif 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
Tuesday19% less than Friday
Time difference
3h behindPapeete vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Papeete

Round trips from $358

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

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to Papeete 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$428
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$391
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$384
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 9$390
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$358
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$363

Airlines flying San Francisco to Papeete

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?

San 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 SFO and PPT. 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 $358; September 2026 is the most expensive at $428 and up, a difference of $70 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday 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.
  • Papeete is 3 hours behind San Francisco. A morning departure lands in Papeete with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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San Francisco to Papeete: common questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) takes 8h 40m of flying plus a layover, usually 11h 40m or more door to door across 4,203 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PPT?

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

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT), starting at $358 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

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

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

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