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How to get fromPanama to French Polynesiaby plane, bus, shuttle or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama to French Polynesia by plane, bus, shuttle, or car ferry

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  1. Fly David to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane DAV - PPT
    21h 52m
    $803–2,904

  2. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane PTY - MOZ
    2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    22h 14m
    $568–1,755

  3. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PTY - PPT
    19h 41m
    $940–2,540

  4. Bus, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SJO - PPT
    26h 42m
    $1,363–3,014

  5. Bus, bus to Golfito, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus bus
    3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane GLF - PPT
    26h 27m
    $608–2,308

David (DAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration28h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$802Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Panama and French Polynesia?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from David (DAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice daily.

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