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Connecting route · French Polynesia → United States

Flights from Papeete to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Papeete to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Los Angeles, about 12h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 23m
PPTSJCHNL

Papeete to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey11h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Papeete to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PPT Honolulu (HNL) SJC
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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PPT Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,759 km4,197 miles
Journey time
11h 23mestimate
Time difference
+2hSan Jose vs Papeete
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PPT → SJC

Flights from Papeete to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Papeete to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Papeete to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,759 km.
Where do you change planes between Papeete and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Papeete and San Jose?
Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Papeete and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Papeete.

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