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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to French Polynesiaby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to French Polynesia by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane ITO - PPT
    9h 58m
    $798–2,774

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane KOA - PPT
    12h 9m
    $543–1,874

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hawaiʻi Island to French Polynesia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,260.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

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

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