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How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to French Polynesiaby plane, car ferry or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to French Polynesia by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)planeSFO - PPT
    9h
    $280–2,100

  2. Fly to Raiatea Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)planeSFO - RFP
    2. Take the ferry from Uturoa to Vaitapeferry
    13h 29m
    $251–928

  3. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)planeSFO - BOB
    12h
    $577–2,543

  4. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)planeSFO - MOZ
    2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
    13h 47m
    $342–1,050

  5. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)planeSFO - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Papeete Ferry Terminalferry
    15h 20m
    $379–1,054

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and French Polynesia?

French Bee, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 3 times a day.

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