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$226+ Cheap flights from Papeete (PPT) to California

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PPT — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Papeete to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Papeete to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/67:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Sun 2/1510:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Deal found 1/27$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/37:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Wed 3/410:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Deal found 1/28$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/277:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Sun 3/110:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Deal found 1/28$411
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/107:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Caraïbes
Sun 3/2911:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 30m
Air Caraïbes
Deal found 1/29$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/137:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Caraïbes
Fri 3/2011:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
Air Caraïbes
Deal found 1/27$445
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/107:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Sun 3/2911:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 30m
French Bee
Deal found 1/28$454
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 4/177:40 am
PPT
-
LAX
Nonstop8h 05m
Air France
Fri 4/2412:10 am
LAX
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$477
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/137:40 am
PPT
-
LAX
Nonstop8h 05m
Air France
Thu 4/2312:10 am
LAX
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
Air France
Deal found 1/28$478
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 10/177:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Fri 10/3011:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Deal found 1/28$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/177:40 am
PPT
-
LAX
Nonstop8h 05m
Delta
Fri 4/2412:10 am
LAX
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/19:10 pm
PPT
-
LAX
1 stop15h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 am
LAX
-
PPT
1 stop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/199:10 pm
PPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:00 am
LAX
-
PPT
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$535

Find flight deals from Papeete to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Papeete to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$410
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$226
(French Bee)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$588

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$521 or less
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One-way flight from Papeete Faaa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Papeete Faaa to California.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Papeete 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Papeete to California that are best for you.

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Papeete

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/10

7:15 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$454

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sun 5/10

7:40 am-6:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

12:10 am-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$478

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

9:10 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

10:27 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$534

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/24

10:10 pm-10:08 am

1 stop33h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

10:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/17

10:10 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop17h 38m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 2/14

8:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/2

9:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

10:27 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/13

10:10 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 2/14

8:40 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

9:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$536

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/7

9:10 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$537

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to California (average of $334). Flying from Papeete to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 PPT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Papeete 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 January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Papeete to California as you normally would.

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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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Papeete to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Delta, and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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
8.5
Very good
75 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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
9,215 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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
82 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

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 Papeete to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Papeete to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Papeete, you will be flying from Faaa, which is the city’s only airport. Papeete Faaa (PPT) is located 2.9 mi from the center of Papeete.

  • How long is the flight from Papeete to California?

    Airlines like French Bee, Air France, and United Airlines fly from Papeete to California in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 28m. The distance between Papeete and California is about 4105 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $273 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from French Bee. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Caraïbes and United Airlines, with prices starting from $297 and $354, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Papeete to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Papeete to California are Papeete Faaa - Los Angeles, Papeete Faaa - San Francisco and Papeete Faaa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Papeete to California?

    Consider Air France (64%), Aeromexico (64%) or Virgin Atlantic (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Papeete to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Papeete to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,682 for a flight from Papeete to California. The cheapest flight overall is $538 while the most popular route, (Papeete Faaa - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $533.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Papeete to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Papeete 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 Papeete to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to California (average of $334). Flying from Papeete to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 Papeete to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Papeete 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$327Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$450Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$466Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$466Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$587Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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