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How to get fromPapeete to San Diegoby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Papeete to San Diego by plane or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PPT - SAN
    12h 14m
    $370–1,400

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PPT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    14h 49m
    $711–2,062

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,085.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and San Diego, CA, USA?

Air Tahiti Nui, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day.

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