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$649+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Papeete (PPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PPT
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Papeete

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Papeete (PPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$649
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$940
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 3/197:55 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/247:15 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$649
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 9/1011:30 amSAN - PPT
1 stop19h 30mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 9/247:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop35h 42mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/3$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/98:49 pmSAN - PPT
2 stops49h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/228:40 pmPPT - SAN
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$926
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 5/36:15 amSAN - PPT
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Mon 5/127:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/2$941
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 5/511:02 amSAN - PPT
1 stop32h 33mAir France
Mon 5/127:40 amPPT - SAN
1 stop12h 24mAir France
Deal found 3/2$947
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/3110:16 amSAN - PPT
2 stops42h 09mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/74:00 amPPT - SAN
2 stops50h 51mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$985

Find flights from San Diego to Papeete within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Papeete 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 3, 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

Papeete

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 3/19

7:55 pm-5:20 am

1 stop12h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/24

7:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$649

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 5/7

9:00 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-8:42 am

1 stop22h 42m

$936

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 5/3

6:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 5/12

7:40 am-11:04 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$941

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sat 5/3

9:50 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/11

9:10 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$945

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Mon 5/5

11:02 am-4:35 pm

1 stop32h 33m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 5/12

7:40 am-11:04 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$947

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Mon 3/31

10:16 am-1:25 am

2 stops42h 09m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/7

4:00 am-9:51 am

2 stops50h 51m

$985

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 7/20

10:59 am-4:50 am

1 stop20h 51m

$685

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 7/20

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$960

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Deals found on 3/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Papeete in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Papeete flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Papeete flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Papeete flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Papeete flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Papeete flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Papeete

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Papeete

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Papeete?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Papeete. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Papeete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $722). Flying from San Diego to Papeete 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 PPT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Papeete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Papeete as you normally would.

Rainfall in Papeete by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papeete 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 Papeete when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Papeete by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papeete, 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 Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. 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 Papeete. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Air New Zealand from San Diego to Papeete by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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
8,068 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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
456 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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 France
7.4
Good
1,437 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Papeete round-trip?

    Currently priced at $936, Air Tahiti Nui will fly you from San Diego to Papeete and back. In addition to Air Tahiti Nui, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $941 and $945, respectively. Air Tahiti Nui is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Papeete 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 Papeete?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Papeete (average of $722). Flying from San Diego to Papeete 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 Papeete

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Papeete. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$901Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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