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How to get fromSan Francisco to French Polynesiaby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to French Polynesia by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport 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
    11h 7m
    $320–1,812

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SJC - PPT
    14h 15m
    $362–1,314

  3. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane STS - PPT
    16h 20m
    $515–1,460

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane SFO - BOB
    14h 12m
    $610–2,412

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane OAK - PPT
    13h 56m
    $366–1,408

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,792.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

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

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