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How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to French Polynesiaby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to French Polynesia by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SFO - PPT
    8h 40m
    $390–2,200

  2. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane SFO - BOB
    11h 45m
    $599–907

  3. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane SFO - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 41m
    $640–2,425

  4. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane SFO - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    15h 35m
    $445–1,050

  5. Fly to Raiatea Airport, fly to Maupiti Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport, Airport shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)plane plane SFO - RFP
    2. Fly from Raiatea Airport to Maupiti Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Maupiti Airport to Bora Bora Airportplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Motu Mute to Vaitapeferry ferry
    14h 25m
    $520–1,401

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,770.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and French Polynesia?

French Bee, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 3 times a day.

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