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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Papeete
Papeete1 stop$604
Vaitape
Vaitape1 stop$1,041
Raiatea
Raiatea1 stop$1,121
Temae
Temae1 stop$891
Papeete
Papeete1 stop$604
Vaitape
Vaitape1 stop$1,041
Raiatea
Raiatea1 stop$1,121
Temae
Temae1 stop$891
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to French Polynesia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to French Polynesia are running about 13% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $713 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to French Polynesia right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to French Polynesia on KAYAK in the last week:

• Papeete Faaa (PPT) from $604
• Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB) from $1,041
• Raiatea (RFP) from $1,121

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $588. Prices are highest in November, when average flight costs increase to around $842.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

Book your flights 3 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 6% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in French Polynesia is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into French Polynesia are:

• Papeete Faaa (PPT) (avg. price $733)
• Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB) (avg. price $1,393)
• Raiatea (RFP) (avg. price $1,451)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 22% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to French Polynesia during the night with average prices of $684. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $963.

Key details for San Francisco to French Polynesia flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$307
Beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Papeete

Your San Francisco to French Polynesia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to French Polynesia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $634 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to French Polynesia have ranged from $634 to $972.

  • What are the main airports serving French Polynesia?

    French Polynesia has 34 airports. The three busiest are Papeete Faaa (PPT) (99% of arrivals), Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB) (1%) and Raiatea (RFP) (0%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • French Bee

  • Where in French Polynesia can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from San Francisco to Papeete.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    No, nonstop flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia are typically the cheaper option, averaging $729 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia take 8h 44m on average.

  • How often are flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia delayed and what's the average delay?

    23% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 34m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    On flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia departs at 11:55 am and the latest departs at 10:40 pm. Nonstop flights take about 8h 44m.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to French Polynesia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 3 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 6% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid November when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Sunday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 22% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Papeete Faaa (PPT) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Vaitape, which is the most popular destination in French Polynesia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Papeete, Papetoai and Faaa.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, the San Francisco to French Polynesia nonstop route is usually your best option.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to French Polynesia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to French Polynesia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8697 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2026
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Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

I have celiac disease and a designated gluten free food option would be best

Entertainment was ok and crew was alright. Rest was terrible experience

The flights are cheap, but they nickel and dime you for everything. And the seat pockets are TINY. The board from the back, which seems more efficient, but if you pay to sit up front and you board last, your chances of getting space in the overhead bin are decreased. That said, I did get space in the bin this time, so that made me happy. When booking my ticket, I paid extra to check a bag, select my seat and have food. The food was pretty salty. The only beverage with my meal was a paper cup of water - I would have had to buy a beverage separately. Fortunately, I bought a huge bottle of water at the airport and just drank that.

I got a very good price on this flight which made me very happy! I arrived in France, which was also good! The seats (and seat pockets) were small so I don’t know if a very large person could be comfortable — I bought seats in the cheapest zone so I’m sure that was a factor) The crew were all fine, except one flight attendant had some pretty strong body odor, which I noticed every time he walked past me. That wasn’t great. (Fortunately, he didn’t walk past me very many times!) Anyway, if you need to save some money, the French Bee flight from LAX international to Orly airport in Paris is a good bet! Just be prepared to pay for every single thing, including food, and bring your own snacks!)

L’équipe a été super serviable avec mon enfant de 11 mois. Un petit cadeau l attendait dans l avion, petits pots etc…

Went in with low expectations based on other reviews/the fact that this is a budget airline, but I was pleasantly surprised! Everything went smoothly, seats were comfortable, food was not bad for airplane food, and of course the price of the flight was fantastic. The only real negatives I can think of are that the plane is a bit on the older side (think 2012-ish era planes, not a huge deal), wifi is a bit expensive, and the movie catalog is mediocre. But that is to be expected on a budget airline (I was honestly surprised they had free movies). I would definitely fly again.

No organization when it came to checking in and boarding. If you have diet restrictions make sure to plan ahead.

Our flight delayed, due to the incoming flight arriving late from Paris. AF caused us to miss our connecting flight, also booked through Air France directly. They couldn't accommodate us until later that night, and we had to be in AMS earlier than that. They won't do anything else to help us and wanted to charge us more money to rebook us too. Not great service, since it was all their fault.

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

Not so good. Crew was not as attentive as they should have been especially if flying business class. Only offered dinner 2 hours after takeoff. My flight attendant seemed overwhelmed. Pushed my help button but no one came. I explained everything on my previous review.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

We sat on the plane for three hours while they fixed something and then we waited for 30 other people to board the plane. They texted us 7 times adding on to the delay. No food or drinks were offered for those three hours while I watched the flight attendants eating and drinking while we waited to leave.

It's acceptable.! 3 days late arrival of luggage. The problem can be due to airport services

I died before the flight, and they would not refund my ticket.

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

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.

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...

Nothing, the flight was reasonable and good in all aspects

The company lost my luggage on a direct flight from LAX to ORLY. We have tried to call them daily but they do not have a human customer service agent. We submitted upon arrival and online but again, no response. We easily have items that add up to $2000 and under the Montreal Convention they should be held responsible for compensation. But again, no response and I’m going to get legal representation if we do not hear back within 21 days of the flight and lost baggage.

everything is an extra cost on this flight, you need to pay to have a your children sit next to you (they won’t change the seat for your kids to sit next to you without charging you), food is an extra you need to pay for on a 12 hour flight, no drinks or snacks throughout the flight, the media selection is subpar and your phone has more options

Seats were uncomfortable. Lower back support would be nice. It was the usual for an airplane. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Even my kids said the food was good! Nice to get a blanket and set of earbuds.

Better than expected from a low cost airline! The food, seat and overall experience was great! I would fly with them again.

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