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How to get fromSint Maarten to Papeeteby plane or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sint Maarten to Papeete by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SXM - PPT
    20h 13m
    $605–2,068

  2. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane SXM - MOZ
    2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    25h 34m
    $624–1,778

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,261.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 13m

What companies run services between Sint Maarten and Papeete, French Polynesia?

American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and five other airlines fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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