There are 6 ways to get from Houston to French Polynesia by plane, bus, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
15h 49m$503–1,904Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane AUS - PPT
18h 11m$629–2,152Fly 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
16h 1m$701–2,601Bus 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
20h 29m$631–2,346Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane HOU - BOB
19h 1m$651–2,401Fly 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 carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
21h 22m$620–2,201
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to French Polynesia is to fly which costs $500 - $1,900 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 15h 49m and costs $500 - $1,900.
The distance between Houston and French Polynesia is 7901 km.
It takes approximately 15h 49m to get from Houston to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 684+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and French Polynesia?
United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.
Airlines
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Dallas, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via El Paso, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Albuquerque, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via El Paso, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Bora Bora Airport via San Antonio International Airport, Los Angeles, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Bus operators
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Ferry operators
- Phone
- +689 40 46 11 60
- 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
- $10–70
- Schedules at
- vaearai.com
- Adult one way
- $18
- Child (2-12 years) one way
- $10
- Vehicle
- $35–70
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