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How to get fromFrench Polynesia to Samoaby plane or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from French Polynesia to Samoa by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)plane plane PPT - APW
    12h 50m
    $1,100–8,199

  2. Fly from Bora Bora Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)plane plane BOB - APW
    21h 16m
    $507–1,909

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)plane plane MOZ - APW
    28h 27m
    $725–2,516

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Faleolo International Airport (APW) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from French Polynesia to Samoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,443.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between French Polynesia and Samoa?

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, and Qantas fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Faleolo International Airport (APW) once daily.

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