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$279+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — LAX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 24, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/107:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Mon 8/2411:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Deal found 7/22$433
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Mon 8/2411:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Deal found 7/23$452
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/77:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Sun 9/2011:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Deal found 7/23$513
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
Air Caraïbes
Mon 8/2411:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
Air Caraïbes
Deal found 7/21$515
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
PPT
-
LAS
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:48 pm
LAS
-
PPT
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
PPT
-
LAS
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/246:09 pm
LAS
-
PPT
1 stop13h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
PPT
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/245:00 pm
LAX
-
PPT
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$567
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 12/247:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 15m
French Bee
Wed 1/610:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Deal found 7/24$592
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/77:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
Air Caraïbes
Sun 9/2011:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
Air Caraïbes
Deal found 7/22$605
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/247:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 15m
Air Caraïbes
Wed 1/610:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
Air Caraïbes
Deal found 7/23$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 9/149:10 pm
PPT
-
LAX
1 stop17h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2110:55 am
LAX
-
PPT
1 stop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/99:10 pm
PPT
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 9/209:37 am
LAX
-
PPT
1 stop12h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$618

Find flight deals from French Polynesia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for French Polynesia to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$433
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$279
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,062

Good round-trip deal

$484 or less

Good one-way deal

$629 or less
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from French Polynesia to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PapeeteLas Vegas

PPT - LAS

PPTLAS

Papeete Faaa

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/24

6:09 pm-4:40 am

1 stop13h 31m

$562
Quickest round-trip

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

11:20 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$605

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Tue 10/6

9:10 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop20h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/11

9:40 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$616

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/14

9:10 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

9:29 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$616

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 10/9

9:10 pm-12:26 am

1 stop24h 16m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

8:21 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$616

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/7

9:10 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$617

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/14

9:10 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$617

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/13

9:10 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

9:37 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$618

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 9/11

7:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

6:43 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 47m

$645

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 8/17

9:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

7:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$670

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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 $640). Flying from French Polynesia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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 July 24, 2026.

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 July 24, 2026.

The most flights from PF0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from French Polynesia to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from French Polynesia to California, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 July 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui,Delta, andAir 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
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,484 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,626 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,032 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
French Bee
6.1
Okay
92 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.4
Very good
78 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from French Polynesia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Air Caraïbes, United Airlines, and Delta fly from French Polynesia to California in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 08m. The distance from French Polynesia to California is about 4200 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 WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Air Canada, 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 $640). Flying from French Polynesia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$327Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$499Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$518Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$536Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$634Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$759Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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