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Among airlines operating Honolulu to Papeete flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Honolulu and Papeete.

Flights from Honolulu to Papeete usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Papeete Faaa (PPT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tahiti Nui: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Papeete:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $1,005 round-trip, compared to $1,241 via a layover through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Papeete most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 65% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Honolulu to Papeete route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $894 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,714, a difference of $820. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Papeete:

• Earliest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 9:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:35 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% below the route average of $1,005. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Papeete takes 5h 55m, covering 2,743 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Papeete are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $431, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 05m, compared with 19h 48m via San Francisco (SFO) and 29h 40m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Papeete Faaa Airport (PPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Avis
• Thrifty
• keddy by Europcar

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Papeete range from $929 to $1,192, with an average of $1,005 over the past 12 months. Anything below $929 counts as a good deal.