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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
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11:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
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7:15 am - 5:25 pmPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$553Air Caraïbes
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
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11:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
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7:15 am - 5:25 pmPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$564Air Caraïbes
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1
French Bee Logo
11:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
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7:15 am - 6:25 pmPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$567French Bee
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Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 18
French Bee Logo
11:20 pm - 4:50 amSFO-PPT
8h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pmPPT-SFO
8h 05mnonstop
$571French Bee
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Sat, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 16
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 6:40 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 8:25 amPPT-SFO
8h 15mnonstop
$651United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 8:25 amPPT-SFO
8h 15mnonstop
$652United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9
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8:30 pm - 4:00 amSEA-PPT
9h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:15 pmPPT-SEA
9h 15mnonstop
$730Air Tahiti Nui
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
8:30 pm - 4:00 amSEA-PPT
9h 30mnonstop
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
7:00 am - 6:15 pmPPT-SEA
9h 15mnonstop
$731Air Tahiti Nui
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Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 6:15 amLAX-PPT
8h 25mnonstop
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8:50 am - 7:50 pmPPT-LAX
8h 00mnonstop
$988Delta
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Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 6:15 amLGB-PPT
25h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 4:23 pmPPT-LGB
29h 33m2 stops
$1,357Delta
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Air France Economy includes complimentary champagne.
French Bee offers low-cost fares with optional add-ons.
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $681
Air Caraïbes
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Typical prices: $353-$574
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Wed 10/22
SFO - PPT • Non-stop
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What is the cheapest flight to Papeete?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route Los Angeles to Papeete was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $988. Also in the last 3 days, San Francisco was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Papeete with one-way tickets at $232 and $553 round-trip.

How much is a flight to Papeete?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Papeete from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Papeete costs $743. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $222 and departed from San Francisco. The most popular routes on KAYAK are San Francisco to Papeete which costs $652 on average, and Los Angeles to Papeete, which costs $1,226 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Papeete is September, where tickets cost $299 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,992 and $1,870 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,123.

What is a good deal for flights to Papeete?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Papeete, 25% of our users found tickets to Papeete for the following prices or less: From San Francisco $231 one-way - $529 round-trip, from Los Angeles $539 one-way - $1,065 round-trip, from Seattle $616 one-way - $758 round-trip.

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French Bee

French Bee offers low-cost fares with optional add-ons like meals and extra-legroom seats.


All French Bee seats have inflight entertainment screens with movies, sitcoms, and music.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


United Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom on long-haul flights.

Delta

Delta One features lie-flat seats with privacy suites on select aircraft.


Delta Premium Select offers footrests and memory foam pillows for added comfort.

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Air France

Air France Economy includes complimentary champagne on international flights.


Air France Premium offers SkyPriority benefits and meals by celebrity chefs.

American Airlines

American Airlines Premium Economy includes complimentary meals and drinks on long-haul flights.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Papeete Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$232
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Papeete

When to book flights to Papeete

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Papeete flights

  • What are the transportation options at Papeete Airport?

    Transportation options at the airport in Papeete are rather limited, so the best solution is to check with your hotel if they offer airport transfers. The hotels with such services include Le Meridien Tahiti, Pension Ahitea Lodge, and Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort. If your hotel does not come with a shuttle service, you can order a taxi from the ground transportation area, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride as the taxis are not metered.

  • Are there banking services available at the airport in Papeete?

    Yes, Banque Socredo offers its services at the airport from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday. You will find it in the domestic terminal, while an ATM is available 24 hours per day in the main lobby. It is also possible to exchange money at Tahiti Exchange situated in the international terminal of the airport.

  • Is it possible to store luggage at Papeete Airport?

    Yes, there is a storage facility available in the international terminal of Papeete airport, conveniently situated between the arrival and departure zone. The opening hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, and the prices depend on the size of your bag.

  • Can I rent a car at the airport in Papeete?

    Yes, there are four car rental companies offering their services at Papeete Airport: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Tahiti Easy Car. You will find them in the public area of the domestic terminal, near the arrivals area.

  • Can I take my pet to Tahiti International Airport (PPT)?

    You may travel with your furry friend or service animal to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) but must follow specific regulations. There's an official veterinary for Biosecurity at the airport, where pets are inspected upon arrival. Your cat or dog must be in a spacious cabin, and make sure you have a vaccination booklet, import permit, and health and weight certificate on hand.

  • What other island destinations does Papeete Airport (PPT) serve?

    Suppose you're heading to Bora Bora, Moorea, or Huahine islands. In that case, we recommend flying to Faa'a International Airport (PPT), the biggest airport in French Polynesia, where you can connect with a domestic flight to your destination. The airport is home to about 12 airlines, unlike other international airports in the country, which are operated by one or two airlines.

  • What is there to see at Tahiti International Airport (PPT)?

    Experience a warm Tahitian welcome outside the airport's terminal, where women present handicrafts, shell leis, and traditional flower bouquets. Tahiti uses lei to express greetings, love, friendship, honor, and celebration.

  • How do people with reduced mobility navigate Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)?

    Carriers serving Papeete Airport (PPT) provide aisle wheelchairs compatible with most electric and personal standard models. Passengers who cannot manage stairs are deplaned using a hi-lift. They will also be guided by airport staff to move around other areas of the terminal building.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Papeete?

    The flight route Los Angeles to Papeete was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $988. Also in the last 3 days, San Francisco was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Papeete with one-way tickets at $232 and $553 round-trip.

  • How far is Papeete Faaa Airport from central Papeete?

    Central Papeete is 3 miles away from Papeete Faaa Airport.

  • What is the name of Papeete’s airport?

    Papeete is served by Papeete Faaa Airport, also commonly referred to as Fa'a'ā Intl, Faaa, Papeete, or Tahiti. The airport code is PPT.

  • How much is a flight to Papeete?

    On average, a flight to Papeete costs $743. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $222 and departed from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Papeete?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Papeete is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $727. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,320 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Papeete.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $1,398 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Papeete is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,693.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Papeete

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Papeete? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Papeete for the following prices or less: From San Francisco $839, from Honolulu $908, from Los Angeles $2,097
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Papeete flight deals.
  • Decided on vacation on Tahiti? Papeete Airport, also known as Tahiti International Airport (PPT), welcomes you to the paradise that is French Polynesia. Despite its rather small size, the airport in Papeete offers all the necessary facilities and services that you can expect at the airport, including lounges, a post office, and some convenience shops.
  • Going to French Polynesia for the very first time? US citizens who go there for leisure purposes and stay in the country no longer than 90 days do not have to obtain a visa. Do not forget to take your passport, which should be valid for at least 3 months from the arrival.
  • Arriving late to Papeete? Don’t waste time on transferring into the city at night and catch up on a bit of sleep in one of the hotels near the airport. Tahiti Airport Motel is located right across the street from the airport so it will take you just a few minutes to get there. Alternatively, you can choose Ahitea Lodge, which offers airport transfers for a fee. For more demanding travelers there is InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa a short drive from the airport.
  • Those who happen to travel to Papeete for business or just want to catch up on some work can make use of the comfortable Business Center located in the domestic terminal of the airport
  • Hungry after flying into Papeete? Though not the biggest, Papeete Airport has a decent range of dining places so you won’t have an issue finding something tasty. For example, besides fast food at McDonald’s, you can enjoy a cup of coffee with some pastries at ATRIUM Terrasse.
  • If you're looking to fly to Tahiti in the shortest time, look no further than airports offering nonstop cheap flights to Papeete Airport (PPT). These include Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA), Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX), San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO), and Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
  • Consider Air Tahiti Nui (codeshares with Alaska Airlines) for a direct SEA-PPT flight. Alaska Airlines and Delta also serve passengers from Seattle and usually have stopovers at Dallas/Fort Worth Intl Airport (DFW) and Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX). American Airlines is the best option for nonstop flights from LAX-PPT if you're in Los Angeles or San Diego. United Airlines flies directly to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) from San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO), making it an excellent option for travelers from San Francisco and San Jose.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Papeete

 
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Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 69 reviews
7.7Food
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8.9Crew
7.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Our flight was canceled a few hours prior to our scheduled departure. I was advised to book a new flight on another airline and we would be reimbursed for the original flight. Of course, that was denied and we're out $700. Many Alaska Airlines were canceled that day due to computer issues. This is completely unfair to us and we should be reimbursed for the extra money we had to spend.

2.0 MediocreTracy, Jul 2025MSP - SEA
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Our flight was canceled a few hours prior to our scheduled departure. I was advised to book a new flight on another airline and we would be reimbursed for the original flight. Of course, that was denied and we're out $700. Many Alaska Airlines were canceled that day due to computer issues. This is completely unfair to us and we should be reimbursed for the extra money we had to spend.

My daughter and I were seated together, but our TVs weren’t working. They moved us to different seats with working tvs, but we couldn’t be together anymore.

I hope you can influence the airport at Papeete. It is in need of upgrading. Only 1 plug to charge in the open area, only 2 once you have passed security. Security was extremely outdated. They had me turn on my computer, and my camera. 9/11 was a long time ago. There were only a few ceiling fans so the comfort level was really low while waiting for my flight.

The staff on the flight were very friendly and willing to assist in anything possible. The food was plentiful, and the trip went very smoothly with the flight, arriving an hour early. Very impressed with the flight attendance with Air Tahiti Nui!

I’m not an airline food fan but the service was excellent!

There is no legroom for someone who is even a little taller than average. The woman in front of me leaned her seat back all the way, so that my knees were wedged up against her seat. When I asked her to adjust it, she flatly refused, and the flight attendant basically told me that I would have to put up with it - for an 11-hour flight! I will not use this airline again.

Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

I always love flying with Air Tahiti Nui: the flower when you board, the colors of the pillows/blankets, the fun safety video, etc. It brings the charm of Tahiti to the plane, which is very relaxing. Food was great. Only weakness is the entertainment system, which did not have a lot of interesting content, so I ended up watching Netflix shows I had downloaded to my phone. The other issue was not related to Air Tahiti but the Seattle airport, which made us wait for 1 hour at security. Ruined the whole flying experience and almost made me loose my next flight.

The service was really nice. The wine was great and the food was good. More water offered during the flight would have been nice.

Booked family of 4. None of us were seated together. Desk agent would not make any seat adjustments. Gate agent would not make any seat adjustments. Had to negotiate once on board with other passengers to trade seats. Don’t understand why you would separate seating of family all booked on same reservation. Was not able to select seats on Kayak nor Air Tahiti prior to airport.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

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.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

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.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

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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