What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Papeete?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Papeete is to fly which costs $600 - $1,800 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Papeete?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Papeete is to fly which takes 14h 25m and costs $1,800 - $3,300.

How far is it from Seattle to Papeete?

The distance between Seattle and Papeete is 7756 km.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Papeete?

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Seattle to Papeete, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Papeete?

Papeete is 3h behind Seattle. It is currently 12:32 AM in Seattle and 9:32 PM in Papeete.

Where can I stay near Papeete?

There are 614+ hotels available in Papeete.

Seattle to Papeete - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Papeete by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane SEA - PPT
14h 25m
$1,806–3,206
Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane PSC - PPT
21h 41m
$545–2,080
Fly from Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane PAE - PPT
15h 47m
$608–1,728
Train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane PDX - PPT
17h 45m
$553–2,212
Fly from King County International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane BFI - PPT
15h 34m
$1,003–2,703

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

32Weekly Planes

12h 25mAverage Duration

$416Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Seattle to Papeete.

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Distance: 7,755.9 km
Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Delta, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 5 times a day.

Airlines

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 12h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
Estimated price: $800–4,400

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 13h 21m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $450–1,800

Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 13h 20m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,200

Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 17h 3m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–5,500

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 12h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–6,000

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 13h 35m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 10m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 14h 55m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–9,000

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 15h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $900–3,600

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 17h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–5,500

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,300

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 47m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,300

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 14h 10m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–5,500

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Papeete by plane, train, or bus

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Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly

Fly from Paine Field County Airport

Train to Portland International Airport, fly

Fly from King County International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Los Angeles

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Honolulu

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Los Angeles

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Los Angeles

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, San Francisco

Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco

Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from Portland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, Los Angeles

Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco

Flights from King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Portland International Airport, San Francisco

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