There are 7 ways to get from Houston to French Polynesia by plane, bus, or car ferry
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane IAH - PPT
16h 20m$953–1,404Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane IAH - MOZ
- Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
20h 7m$395–1,314Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane AUS - PPT
18h 47m$528–2,049Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane HOU - PPT
17h 15m$803–3,003Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane SAT - PPT
21h 10m$515–1,873Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane HOU - MOZ
- Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
19h 48m$615–2,213Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane HOU - BOB
20h 15m$703–2,603
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to French Polynesia is to fly and car ferry which costs $390 - $1,400 and takes 20h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 16h 20m and costs $950 - $1,400.
The distance between Houston and French Polynesia is 7901 km.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Houston to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 689+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and French Polynesia?
United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and five other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Albuquerque, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Tucson, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via El Paso, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–4,300
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–4,300
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Albuquerque, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Tucson, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via El Paso, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–4,300
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–4,300
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–6,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport, Raiatea
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport, Huahine
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–6,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via San Antonio International Airport, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 57m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–2,400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via San Francisco, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 11m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,800
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- frenchbee.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +689 40 50 57 57
- contact@aremiti.net
- Website
- aremiti.pf
Car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- aremiti.pf
- Passenger (Adult)
- $17
- Passenger (Child)
- $9
- Passenger (Senior)
- $14
- Vehicle
- $35–80
- Phone
- +689 40 46 11 80
- contact@vaearai.pf
- Website
- vaearai.com
Car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–70
- Schedules at
- vaearai.com
- Adult one way
- $13
- Child (2-12 years) one way
- $7
- Vehicle
- $35–70
- Bicycle
- $2
- Motorbike/Scooter
- $10
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