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

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

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  1. Fly to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PPT - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    12h 12m
    $411–1,487

  2. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    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 2m
    $613–1,911

  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
    $531–1,605

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,675.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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 Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, 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.

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