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How to get fromSeattle to Papeeteby plane, train, bus or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Papeete by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SEA - PPT
    15h 5m
    $556–2,906

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane SEA - MOZ
    2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 44m
    $384–1,166

  3. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PAE - PPT
    16h 47m
    $447–1,626

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PDX - PPT
    18h 4m
    $584–2,078

  5. Fly King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BFI - PPT
    16h 25m
    $443–1,603

  6. Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PSC - PPT
    21h 54m
    $470–1,661

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Tahiti Nui, and five other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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