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How to get fromSeattle to Papeeteby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Papeete by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SEA - PPT
    14h 48m
    $396–1,406

  2. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PAE - PPT
    16h 24m
    $388–1,428

  3. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PDX - PPT
    18h 42m
    $430–1,507

  4. Fly King County International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BFI - PPT
    17h 4m
    $653–2,403

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane SEA - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    19h 45m
    $425–1,316

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,757.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Delta, Air France, and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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