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Flight deals from Papeete to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $638. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$638 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $638, select.

San Francisco.$642 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.

San Francisco.$643 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

San Francisco.$643 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 17 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

San Francisco.$643 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

San Francisco.$707 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.

San Francisco.$720 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $720, select.

San Francisco.$793 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $793, select.

San Francisco.$888 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.

San Francisco.$894 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $894, select.

San Francisco.$895 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.

San Francisco.$895 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.

San Francisco.$895 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.

San Francisco.$896 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $896, select.

San Francisco.$897 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Papeete on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $897, select.

San Francisco.$954 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Papeete on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Papeete.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Papeete to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Papeete to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Papeete to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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Papeete to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$638
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	8 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	12

Finding cheap flights from Papeete to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Papeete to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Papeete to San Francisco International is $638. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Papeete to San Francisco International?

8 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Papeete to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Papeete to San Francisco International?

United, Air Caraibes and French Bee fly direct from Papeete to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Papeete to San Francisco International?

As of August 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Papeete to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Papeete to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Papeete to San Francisco International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, French Bee offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Papeete Airport (PPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

Around 8 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is two hours ahead of Papeete.
Each week, there are eight Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 French Bee flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:10 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your PPT to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
United ranks as the top on-time carrier for PPT to SFO flights, with 86.11% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is a popular stopover on the PPT to SFO route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Papeete Airport (PPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

At the moment, $417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $638. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PPT to SFO by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PPT to SFO.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Papeete Airport (PPT)

62% of flights taking off from Papeete Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Papeete to Papeete Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near PPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're landing on a late Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Papeete Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PPT to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Fresno is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.