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$358+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to French Polynesia

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SAN — PPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$752
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/159:15 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/177:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:15 amSAN - PPT
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/259:10 pmPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$930
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/610:55 amSAN - PPT
1 stop21h 35mAir France
Sun 4/137:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop30h 12mAir France
Deal found 2/20$938
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:15 amSAN - PPT
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Sun 4/207:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/18$941
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:00 amSAN - PPT
1 stop21h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 12/1011:59 pmPPT - SAN
1 stop31h 17mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/19$1,131
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/281:24 pmSAN - PPT
2 stops18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/711:45 pmPPT - SAN
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,559
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:54 pmSAN - BOB
3 stops37h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:25 pmBOB - SAN
3 stops49h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,891
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:50 pmSAN - PPT
2 stops54h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/93:00 amPPT - SAN
2 stops39h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,914

Find flights from San Diego to French Polynesia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to French Polynesia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

French Polynesia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Tue 4/15

9:15 pm-4:50 am

1 stop34h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop29h 19m

$752

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 4/6

10:55 am-5:30 am

1 stop21h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/13

7:40 am-4:52 pm

1 stop30h 12m

$938

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/20

7:40 am-10:49 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$941

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 4/6

7:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/13

9:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$945

San DiegoVaitape

SAN - BOB

SANBOB

San Diego

Thu 5/8

8:54 pm-7:30 am

3 stops37h 36m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Wed 5/14

7:25 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops49h 33m

$1,891

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 4/9

10:00 am-2:25 am

2 stops43h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/21

4:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 59m

$2,464

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 3/19

11:35 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/30

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$5,945

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 3/21

10:36 am-5:20 am

1 stop21h 44m

$358

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to French Polynesia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to French Polynesia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia (average of $727). Flying from San Diego to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to French Polynesia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

Plan your trip to French Polynesia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to French Polynesia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    The most popular route from San Diego to French Polynesia is San Diego - Papeete Faaa. You may also consider San Diego - Vaitape Motu-Mute or San Diego - Fare.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to French Polynesia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to French Polynesia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to French Polynesia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to French Polynesia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to French Polynesia (average of $727). Flying from San Diego to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to French Polynesia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to French Polynesia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$901Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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