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$252+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — LAX
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$252
(French Bee)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$691

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$555 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 November 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Sun 11/1610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/2$385
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Sun 12/710:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/1$494
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 11/78:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mAir France
Fri 11/1411:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mAir France
Deal found 11/1$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/1410:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2110:26 amLAX - PPT
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/1310:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/192:30 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/107:25 amLAX - PPT
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/78:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mDelta
Fri 11/1411:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/2$534
This Air Caraïbes deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/2411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mAir Caraïbes
Sun 12/710:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 10/31$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/410:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/89:35 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$573
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 11/168:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mAir France
Fri 11/2111:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mAir France
Deal found 11/1$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/410:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/91:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$586
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/1511:59 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop7h 46mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 12/234:20 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 11/2$598

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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 November 2, 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 11/24

11:30 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

$494

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 11/14

10:10 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

10:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$520

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/9

10:10 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop17h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

4:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$521

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 11/21

10:10 pm-9:01 am

1 stop32h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

7:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$522

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/25

10:10 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

7:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$523

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

$532

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/22

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

$532

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/15

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

$533

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 1/19

8:50 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:50 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$535

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 11/21

8:50 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

11:50 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$536

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $316). Flying from French Polynesia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 November 2, 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.

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 November 2, 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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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
1,482 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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
8,997 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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
6.1
Okay
79 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

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 long is the flight from French Polynesia to California?

    Airlines like French Bee, United Airlines, and Delta 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 6h 46m. 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 $252. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui, 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $316). Flying from French Polynesia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$327Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$451Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$464Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$469Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$568Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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