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How to get fromVancouver to Papeeteby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Papeete by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane YVR - PPT
    14h 53m
    $802–1,905

  2. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane PAE - PPT
    20h 32m
    $410–1,386

  3. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CXH - PPT
    15h 30m
    $500–1,800

  4. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BLI - PPT
    22h 7m
    $449–1,535

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SEA - PPT
    19h 31m
    $455–1,508

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,889 km
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Papeete, French Polynesia?

United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) every 4 hours.

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