Deal Alert: San Francisco to Tahiti From $656 Round-Trip
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If you've been in the market for a stellar deal to the French Polynesian islands, you're in luck! Ever since United Airlines and French budget long-haul carrier French Bee began flying routes to Tahiti, costs have gone down as carriers have to compete more for business. French Bee is offering tickets from just $658 round-trip and nonstop from SFO, while SkyTeam partners Delta and Air France have some fall fares for a hair cheaper — as low as $656 round-trip with a brief stop at LAX.
Note that if you want to visit Bora Bora, you'll have to buy a separate ticket through Air Tahiti, which will cost you an additional $500 or so round-trip.
Airline: French Bee, Air France/Delta
Routes: SFO to PPT
Cost: $656+ round-trip in economy
Dates: May-June 2018, October-December 2018
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
San Francisco (SFO) to Tahiti (PPT) for $656 round-trip in November on Air France/Delta:
San Francisco (SFO) to Tahiti (PPT) for $659 nonstop round-trip in September on French Bee in basic economy:
San Francisco (SFO) to Tahiti (PPT) for $659 nonstop round-trip in October on French Bee in basic economy:
San Francisco (SFO) to Tahiti (PPT) for $674 round-trip in December (including Christmas!) on Air France/Delta:
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H/T: The Flight Deal