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$291+ 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from French Polynesia to California

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Round-trip from

$385
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$291
(French Bee)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$905

Good round-trip deal

$640 or less

Good one-way deal

$587 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 June 12, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/127:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Wed 6/1811:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 6/11$383
This Air Caraïbes deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Caraïbes is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Fri 6/2011:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 6/10$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/268:50 amPPT - SFO
1 stop31h 00mDelta
Thu 12/116:50 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 12/18:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mDelta
Thu 12/1111:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 11/18:40 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/128:20 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/209:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/241:25 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$523
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Thu 6/1912:10 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/12$572
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/147:00 amPPT - LAX
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/203:44 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$595
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:45 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop7h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Sat 11/154:20 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/10$620
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:40 amPPT - SFO
2 stops49h 32mAir France
Sat 6/2110:55 amSFO - PPT
1 stop21h 35mAir France
Deal found 6/10$661
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:00 amPPT - LAS
1 stop31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/188:30 amLAS - PPT
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 10/59:10 pmPPT - LAS
2 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/812:59 amLAS - PPT
2 stops20h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$708

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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 June 12, 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

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$385

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$473

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/1

8:50 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

11:50 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$509

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/1

8:40 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop20h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

8:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$515

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 6/20

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

$523

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-7:29 am

1 stop21h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

10:30 pm-4:50 am

1 stop33h 20m

$606

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 11/1

11:45 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

4:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop8h 15m

$620

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/16

7:40 am-2:52 pm

1 stop28h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

6:50 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 40m

$633

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 9/12

7:40 am-6:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

12:10 am-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$653

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Wed 6/18

7:40 am-12:12 pm

2 stops49h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

10:55 am-5:30 am

1 stop21h 35m

$661

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Best time to book a flight from French Polynesia to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from French Polynesia to California

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 $327). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from PF0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Air New Zealand from French Polynesia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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
7,950 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.

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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.

  • 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 $291. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Caraïbes and Alaska Airlines, 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 $327). 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 6 airlines flying from French Polynesia to California

Discover the top 6 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$337Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$414Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$462Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$464Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$566Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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