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How to get fromFrench Polynesia to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from French Polynesia to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane PPT - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 54m
    $562–1,728

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PPT - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    14h 16m
    $515–1,751

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane PPT - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    23h 15m
    $591–1,829

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,646.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between French Polynesia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from French Polynesia to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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