San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT): French Bee and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,203 miles (6,764 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to PPT
- French BeeNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to PPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to PPT with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then Air France and Air Tahiti Nui
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- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way
SFO to PPT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PPT?
French Bee and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT).
How far is San Francisco from Papeete by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Papeete (PPT) are 4,203 miles (6,764 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to PPT award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SFO to PPT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SFO to PPT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Papeete?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Honolulu.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.