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$274+ Cheap flights from French Polynesia to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — LAX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from French Polynesia to California

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Round-trip from

$396
(French Bee)

One-way from

$274
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$676

Good round-trip deal

$524 or less

Good one-way deal

$367 or less
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Cheapest flights from French Polynesia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from French Polynesia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Fri 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/16$391
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Fri 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 9/14$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Sun 11/3010:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/15$425
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Fri 10/1712:10 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 20mAir France
Deal found 9/15$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mDelta
Wed 12/3111:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/16$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop19h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:39 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop28h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop23h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/610:26 amLAX - PPT
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$529
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop12h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/67:25 amLAX - PPT
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/51:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/38:20 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$548
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:30 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/711:18 amLAX - PPT
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$554

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Customize your flight search to find flights from French Polynesia to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from French Polynesia to California that are best for you.

Fly from

French Polynesia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/2

8:50 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

11:50 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$522

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sun 10/12

9:10 pm-7:33 am

1 stop31h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

8:18 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$528

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 9/26

9:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

10:26 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$528

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/25

10:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

10:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$529

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/26

10:10 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop18h 53m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

10:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$529

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/26

10:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

7:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$529

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/25

10:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

7:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$529

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/26

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

$537

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/25

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

$537

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 1/10

8:40 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop16h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

9:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$548

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Best time to book a flight from French Polynesia to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from French Polynesia to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $246). Flying from French Polynesia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PF to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from French Polynesia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from French Polynesia to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from French Polynesia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from French Polynesia to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

The most flights from PF0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Delta, and Air France from French Polynesia to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
French Bee
6.0
Okay
77 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this French Polynesia to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from French Polynesia to California.

  • How long is the flight from French Polynesia to California?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Air Tahiti Nui fly from French Polynesia to California in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 23m. The distance from French Polynesia to California is about 4105 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from French Polynesia to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is French Bee, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $279. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from French Polynesia to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from French Polynesia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on French Polynesia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from French Polynesia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from French Polynesia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from French Polynesia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from French Polynesia to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from French Polynesia to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $246). Flying from French Polynesia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from French Polynesia to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from French Polynesia to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$327Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$454Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$463Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$464Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$568Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%

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