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How to get fromSamoa to French Polynesiaby plane or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane APW - PPT
    11h 7m
    $1,007–8,509

  2. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane APW - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    19h 43m
    $676–2,319

  3. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane APW - BOB
    16h 47m
    $707–2,609

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$747Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,444 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Samoa and French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand flies from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice a week.

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