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Flights from San Jose to Papeete

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Papeete. 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
SJCPPTHNL

San Jose to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey11h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Papeete

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

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SJC Honolulu (HNL) PPT
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
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
-2hPapeete vs San Jose
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
SJC → PPT

Flights from San Jose to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Papeete?
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 San Jose to Papeete?
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 San Jose and Papeete?
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 San Jose and Papeete?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Papeete?
Papeete is 2 hours behind San Jose.

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