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$320 Find Cheap Flights from Papeete to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Papeete to San Francisco (PPT-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Papeete to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Papeete to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 28
French Bee Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pmPPT-SFO
8h 05mnonstop
French Bee Logo
11:20 pm - 4:50 amSFO-PPT
8h 30mnonstop
$429French Bee
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 28
French Bee Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pmPPT-SFO
8h 05mnonstop
French Bee Logo
11:20 pm - 4:50 amSFO-PPT
8h 30mnonstop
$430French Bee
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 28
Air Caraïbes Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pmPPT-SFO
8h 05mnonstop
Air Caraïbes Logo
11:20 pm - 4:50 amSFO-PPT
8h 30mnonstop
$464Air Caraïbes
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Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 24
Air Caraïbes Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pmPPT-SFO
8h 05mnonstop
Air Caraïbes Logo
11:20 pm - 4:50 amSFO-PPT
8h 30mnonstop
$478Air Caraïbes
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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 23
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 11:36 amPPT-SFO
24h 46m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 6:15 amSFO-PPT
21h 10m1 stop
$490Delta
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Sat, Dec 27 - Sat, Jan 17
Air France Logo
8:50 am - 11:14 pmPPT-SFO
12h 24m1 stop
Air France Logo
5:00 pm - 6:15 amSFO-PPT
39h 15m2 stops
$515Air France
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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 23
Air France Logo
8:50 am - 8:06 pmPPT-SFO
33h 16m1 stop
Air France Logo
5:00 pm - 6:15 amSFO-PPT
39h 15m2 stops
$520Air France
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:55 pmSFO-PPT
8h 35mnonstop
$530United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:55 pmSFO-PPT
8h 35mnonstop
$533United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 28
Delta Logo
7:40 am - 2:48 pmPPT-SFO
28h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:43 pm - 5:30 amSFO-PPT
16h 47m1 stop
$587Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Papeete to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

Opt for United Polaris for lie-flat seats and aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, avoiding carry-on gate-checking.

French Bee

Consider Smart fare for a free checked bag, carry-on, and meal, enhancing travel comfort.


Use PlusGrade to bid for discounted Premium seats, saving on costs while gaining comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Papeete to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Papeete to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Papeete to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Papeete to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Papeete to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Papeete, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Papeete to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Papeete to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $737 and $673 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Papeete to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Papeete to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$320
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Papeete to San Francisco

When to book flights from Papeete to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Papeete to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Papeete to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Papeete to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Papeete to San Francisco was $320 for a one-way ticket and $429 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Papeete and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Papeete.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Papeete to San Francisco?

    Air France, and French Bee offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Papeete to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Papeete to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Papeete to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Papeete to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Papeete and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Papeete to San Francisco?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Papeete to San Francisco on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Papeete to San Francisco, United Airlines or French Bee?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Papeete to San Francisco are United Airlines and French Bee. With an average price for the route of $685 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. French Bee is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $395 and an overall rating of 6.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Papeete to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Papeete to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Papeete to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Papeete is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Papeete to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Papeete with another airline. Booking your flights between Papeete and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Papeete to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Papeete up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Papeete to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $426 or less one-way and $357 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Papeete to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Papeete Faaa to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Papeete Faaa Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Papeete Faaa to San Francisco

Monday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee

Air Caraïbes, French Bee

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, United Airlines

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, +1 more

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, United Airlines

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, +1 more

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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San Francisco to Papeete Faaa

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee

Air Caraïbes, French Bee

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, United Airlines

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, +1 more

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, United Airlines

Air Caraïbes, French Bee, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Papeete to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Papeete to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8917 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

2.0 MediocreGeorge, Aug 2025HNL - SFO
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1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

The French bee web site kept telling me my luggage was free when trying to attempt to buy it 48 hours in advance. When i check in the price is now double and the site said because I didn’t pay for the luggage. Very disappointing when explaining that to their customer service and showing screen shots where there site said it was free therefore not allowing me to pre purchase. Seems scammy and I was surprised after showing them the screen shots they did not reimburse me for the double charge. I would have gladly paid $70 but 140 was insane seeing how I did everything I was supposed to and their site was at fault.

Excellent-boarding was quick and efficient, plenty of room in board. Friendly crew

Best price around. The food has gotten worse,,,might actually be better to board with one's own food... On time, professional staff at airport and on board.

I received an email and text message from French Bee less than 24 hours prior to my flight that there was a flight change. That flight change indicated that my flight had already left yet the message went out just under an hour before the new departure time. When calling French Bee staff (located in Texas so open at central time) they only said “sorry for the inconvenience “ and never offered or supplied information about a rebooking or what took place even when asked. They had a very blasé attitude about the entire situation. I had to buy a ticket on another airline because I was not told what was going on! A ticket to fly internationally on the same day!!!$$$$$$ so disappointing

The seating on my French Bee flight was exceedingly uncomfortable, resulting in significant discomfort. I experienced considerable pain in both my back and feet throughout the journey. food I would rate it below 0. Crew are professional. And most importantly we arrived safe.

Check in was in time. No free food. Not even water. Was asked to pay for water. Disgusting!

I know this is a stripped down airline but I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to avoid the “up charges.” I was naive when planning and checking in for my flight to Paris from Newark and they got me on the outrageous $90 in cabin carry on bag charge at the gate. But on my return flight I did everything possible to pay in advance (you have a short window to do this 48 hours before the flight departure) for that same in cabin bag so the charge would be $45 instead. It was not to be. In spite of a confirmation email that they had “added a service “ and the $45 carry on bag was accounted for, my boarding pass did not reflect that and I was charged the full amount at the gate. It adds insult to injury that the French Bee staff is gleeful when they are successfully working this nefarious up charging scam. They couldn’t care less about their customers. Very disappointed with this airline and will not be flying French Bee anytime in the future. Do NOT recommend.

Economy seats are too tight for a long haul flight. The meal was surprisingly good, though it was surprising to learn that even coffee and tea were extra pay. They also don’t distribute water regularly.

Overall impression - very bad. There is not even free water on the plane and the seats are so uncomfortable that after 7.5 hours of flight my back was just falling apart. Never pay extra for "Private" seats. It's just that part of the regular cabin is separated by curtains. This does not give any effect. Money for nothing.

Expensive long flight from SFO to PPT. Even at basic fare its very expensive given what you get and you get absolutely nothing... they even charge for the water...and if you are not french the crew will treat you like a intruder...very bad experience during my worlwide travel experience...

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