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$284+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to French Polynesia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PPT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$550
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$284
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$497

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Good one-way deal

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/3011:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Sat 4/57:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 3/24$547
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/3011:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Sat 4/57:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 3/24$621
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 3/301:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/59:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$670
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Sun 3/301:35 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop18h 55mAir France
Sat 4/57:40 amPPT - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/25$745
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Tue 8/196:00 amSFO - PPT
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Mon 9/17:40 amPPT - SFO
1 stop23h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/24$754
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Sun 3/306:00 amSFO - PPT
1 stop18h 30mAir Tahiti Nui
Sat 4/511:59 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop20h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$897
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Sun 4/611:20 pmSFO - MOZ
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/111:45 pmMOZ - SFO
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$977
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Wed 4/2311:20 pmSFO - BOB
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/26:20 pmBOB - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,002
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Fri 5/911:20 pmSFO - RGI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/163:05 pmRGI - SFO
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,062
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Wed 3/2611:40 pmSFO - RFP
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/287:40 pmRFP - SFO
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$2,033

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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French Polynesia

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$547

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$621

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$635

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

1:15 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$670

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

1:35 pm-5:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

7:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

$745

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

6:10 am-5:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

7:40 am-3:08 pm

1 stop28h 28m

$758

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/5

11:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$897

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/24

11:30 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops16h 10m

$964

San FranciscoTemae

SFO - MOZ

SFOMOZ

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

11:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Temae

Fri 4/11

1:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$977

San FranciscoVaitape

SFO - BOB

SFOBOB

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 40m

Vaitape Motu-Mute

Fri 5/2

6:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,002

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia (average of $622). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 26, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to French Polynesia by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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
7,891 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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
455 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

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 Francisco to French Polynesia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to French Polynesia flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to French Polynesia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is French Bee, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $284. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Caraïbes and Air Tahiti Nui, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to French Polynesia for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to French Polynesia are San Francisco - Papeete Faaa, San Francisco - Vaitape Motu-Mute and San Francisco - Temae.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to French Polynesia?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to French Polynesia is $284. On average you can expect to pay $2,659. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Papeete Faaa), can usually be booked for $547.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to French Polynesia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to French Polynesia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia (average of $622). Flying from San Francisco 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to French Polynesia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$409Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$640Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$804Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,402Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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