San Francisco – Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. $639 (Basic Economy) / $789 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Traveling to this island can be quite costly.

United Airlines offers a $789 fare, which includes a standard economy ticket with one checked bag and a regular-sized carry-on.

Alternatively, they have a $639 Basic Economy / Economy Light fare. Be aware that these Basic Economy fares:

• DO NOT allow advance seat selection.
• DO NOT include checked baggage; fees are $55 for the first bag and $100 for the second each way.
• DO NOT permit any changes.
• DO NOT allow cancellations—if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy ticket will be void for future use.
• Many online travel agencies inaccurately label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY when booking with United, Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, or Swiss Air.

To visit Bora Bora, you’ll need to purchase a separate ticket with Air Tahiti, which costs approximately $500 round trip. Note that Air Tahiti is not part of any frequent flyer programs.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia – Photo: tensaibuta via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Example Travel Date:

• This is a single example of a potential travel date; for further options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel until late March with limited availability. A purchase must be made at least one day before departure.

• Please keep in mind that while this fare is accurate at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is older than two days.

How to Check for Availability:

• This section is solely for checking availability. For ticket purchases, please scroll to the “How to Buy” section below.

• Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Routing Code:
    • Codes: ua
    • Extension Codes:
      • This instructs Matrix Airfare Search to look specifically for the Basic Economy fare. Book your dates with United to see options to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: PPT
  • Return Routing Code:
    • Codes: ua
    • Extension Codes:
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enter advanced routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is an example; you can use any 7-day range like 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Beginner’s Guide to Using Matrix by ITA Software
• Understanding Airfare Rules to Your Advantage

• Ensure that the Matrix Airfare Search page resembles the one below when all criteria are entered.

• Note that tickets cannot be purchased through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, refer to the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Route:

• SFO – PPT (Papeete, Tahiti) – SFO

Stopovers:

Mileage:

• Total Miles: 8,400 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 3,400 miles

How to Purchase:

• Make your booking on United using the dates found via Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Important Information:

• Visa: Not required for US Citizens. Other travelers should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: CFP France (XPF). Exchange rate: $1 USD = 115 XPF.

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