Saver Awards to Paradise

The Big Picture

Wide-open saver availability throughout 2026 means now is the perfect time to lock in a French Polynesia dream trip—with no need to plan around limited dates. We’re seeing nonstop economy saver awards on United Airlines from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) at 38,700 miles, with availability for up to nine seats on many departures, all bookable directly on United.com. Taxes and fees are exceptionally low at just $6, making this a rare combination of flexibility and value for such a bucket-list destination.

Travelers should be sure to check departures from their home airport, as saver awards are also pricing as low as 45,000 miles from most airports across the country. Pair that with low taxes and fees, the ability to keep flights on a single itinerary, and a flexible cancellation policy, and this becomes one of the easiest and lowest-stress ways to book a trip to French Polynesia.

For the return, there are multiple solid options depending on your points strategy. You can keep everything on United for as low as 45,000 miles back to your home airport, or search Alaska Airlines or Air France for return flights from PPT to LAX starting around 30,000 miles.

Available Dates

SFO to PPT

January: 8–10, 13, 15–17, 20, 22–24, 27, 29–31
February: 3, 5–7, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19–21, 24, 26–28
March: 3, 5–7, 10, 12–14, 17, 19–21, 24, 26–29, 31
April: 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16–19, 21, 23–26, 28, 30
May: 1–3, 5, 7–10, 19, 21–24, 26, 28–30
June: 2, 9, 11, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25–29
July: 6–11
August: 22–31
September: 1, 2, 4–11, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 28, 30
October: 2–5, 12–14, 16–21, 23, 27, 29–31
November: 3, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17

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