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$295 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Papeete

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Cheapest round-trip
$560
Typical prices: $777-$530
Air France
Fri 6/12Thu 6/18
SFO - PPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$584
Typical prices: $743-$542
French Bee
Fri 5/29Sat 6/6
SFO - PPT • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Papeete (SFO-PPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete 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 San Francisco to Papeete

Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18
Air France Logo
8:03 pm - 5:30 am
SFO
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PPT
12h 27m
1 stop
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7:40 am - 11:25 pm
PPT
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SFO
12h 45m
1 stop
$560Air France
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18
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8:03 pm - 5:30 am
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PPT
12h 27m
1 stop
Air France Logo
7:40 am - 12:09 pm
PPT
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SFO
49h 29m
2 stops
$570Air France
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 11
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11:20 pm - 4:40 am
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PPT
8h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pm
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SFO
8h 05mnonstop
$584French Bee
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 15
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11:20 pm - 4:40 am
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PPT
8h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pm
PPT
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SFO
8h 05mnonstop
$585French Bee
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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11:20 pm - 4:40 am
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PPT
8h 20mnonstop
French Bee Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pm
PPT
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SFO
8h 05mnonstop
$586French Bee
Wed, May 27 - Thu, Jun 18
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11:20 pm - 4:40 am
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PPT
8h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pm
PPT
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SFO
8h 05mnonstop
$587French Bee
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18
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8:03 pm - 5:30 am
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PPT
12h 27m
1 stop
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7:40 am - 10:05 pm
PPT
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SFO
35h 25m
2 stops
$593Air France
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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5:25 pm - 5:30 am
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PPT
15h 05m
2 stops
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7:40 am - 11:25 pm
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SFO
12h 45m
1 stop
$598Air France
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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5:25 pm - 5:30 am
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PPT
15h 05m
2 stops
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7:40 am - 11:25 pm
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SFO
12h 45m
1 stop
$599Air France
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18
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8:03 pm - 5:30 am
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PPT
12h 27m
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7:40 am - 11:25 pm
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12h 45m
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$602Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Papeete flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Papeete?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete departing in June.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete, 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 San Francisco to Papeete is March, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $913 and $802 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Papeete, 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 San Francisco to Papeete, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Papeete

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Papeete based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Papeete

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers different services and amenities to assist passengers with disabilities or limited mobility flying through the airport. You’ll find information desks, wheelchair assistance, accessible parking, visual paging services, terminal assistance, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Contact your airline at least 24 hours before your scheduled flight departure for wheelchair services at the airport.

    United Airlines offers special meals for passengers with special dietary needs or allergies. They include lactose-free, gluten-free, bland, low-cholesterol, vegan, Asian vegetarian, low-sodium, kosher, Muslim, Hindu, infant, and child meals. We recommend requesting your meal at least 48 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure for availability.

  • How do I get to downtown Papeete from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)?

    Taxis are the most convenient and popular transportation option from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) to downtown Papeete. They are readily available in the Ground Transportation area. Multiple local and international car rental agencies, including Hertz, Europcar, Avis, and Tahiti Easy, are available on-site.

  • Which airlines have eco-friendly flights from San Francisco to Papeete?

    The average carbon emissions per passenger on one-way flights from San Francisco to Papeete is 2200 lb. If you’re looking for eco-friendly flights on this route, consider booking French Bee Airlines, United Airlines, or Air Caraïbes, which emit less CO₂ on their direct connections. They have implemented several measures to lower carbon emissions.

  • What lounges are available at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at SFO before your flight to Papeete, you can check into Delta Sky Club, Alaska Lounge, United Club, or American Airlines Admirals Club. These lounges have comfortable spaces, dining options, complimentary drinks and snacks, free high-speed internet, and entertainment options.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Papeete was $295 for a one-way ticket and $560 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Papeete.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Papeete?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Papeete, also known as Papeete Faaa.

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

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

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

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

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

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Papeete, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Papeete, Air Tahiti Nui or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Papeete are Air Tahiti Nui and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,152 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $784 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 San Francisco to Papeete.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Papeete from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Papeete?

    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 Papeete with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PPT 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 San Francisco to Papeete?

    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 Papeete from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Papeete

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $354 or less one-way and $743 or less round-trip.
  • Which other cities can I fly to from Toronto Island (YTZ)?
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) serves multiple airlines with domestic and international connections. From YTZ, you can extend your trip to domestic destinations like Quebec City, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and Sudbury, or international destinations like Chicago or Boston.
  • The San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) flight route is served by different airlines with direct and connecting flights. If you opt for a one-stop flight on this route, you’ll likely have a layover at Los Angeles (LAX), the most popular layover city for one-stop flights on this route. Honolulu is the other popular layover stop for one-stop connections involving Hawaiian Airlines.
  • United Airlines has the best carry-on weight allowance for direct flights from San Francisco to Papeete. There is no maximum weight limit for carry-on baggage. However, your bag shouldn’t be bigger than 9 x 14 x 22 inches and should be easy to lift into the overhead storage bin. Your personal item shouldn’t exceed 9 x 10 x 17 inches and should fit under the seat.
  • For Business Class flights from San Francisco to Papeete, you can book with Hawaiian Airlines or United Airlines. The latter offers this travel option on its direct flights. You’ll enjoy access to specific lounges, comfortable seats, gourmet dining on board, spacious cabins with more legroom, a special baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, and in-flight entertainment.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Papeete?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Papeete Faaa

Monday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Papeete Faaa to San Francisco

Monday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Tuesday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

French Bee,United Airlines

French Bee,United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Papeete

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Papeete. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Papeete? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8451 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

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.

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

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

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 :)

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Didn’t like having to pay fir food and bring extremely delayed in departure. We waited at the gate and on the plane for about 2 hours which made the 8 hour flight even longer. The meal service wasn’t for 4 hours and we were so hungry that we ate everything even though id was not great. They were polite but we were not happy with the clientele, who were coughing a lot and seemed entitled with many crying children. I am not anti children, I have a lot of my own but I don’t think it is good to subject them snd others to such a ling flight when they are ill.

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.

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