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$274+ Cheap flights from Papeete (PPT) to California

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PPT — LAX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Papeete 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
From Papeete Faaa to California
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip 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 9/14$392
This French Bee 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 French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Sun 10/511:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$396
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
Wed 12/310:40 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 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mDelta
Sat 9/2712:10 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$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 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/2510:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop31h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/107:25 amLAX - PPT
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$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
Tue 12/21:15 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
Tue 1/61:15 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

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Papeete to California that are best for you.

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Papeete

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 9/25

9:10 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop14h 47m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

1:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$528

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Fri 9/26

9:10 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

5:39 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop28h 16m

$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-7:31 am

1 stop31h 21m

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

Tue 1/6

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

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 12/6

8:40 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

5:20 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$582

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/4

8:50 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

12:50 am-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$621

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Best time to book a flight from Papeete to California

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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 $246). Flying from Papeete 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 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 September 16, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Papeete to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Papeete 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 PPT 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Papeete to California?

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.
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
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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
7,954 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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
1,469 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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
8,929 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
69 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

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

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 popular is this Papeete to California flight route?

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

  • How long is the flight from Papeete to California?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Papeete to California in about 12h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 16m. The distance between Papeete and California is about 4200 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $279 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $365 and $489, 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 Aircalin (90%), Qantas Airways (82%) or American Airlines (81%) 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 $1,424 for a flight from Papeete to California. The cheapest flight overall is $504 while the most popular route, (Papeete Faaa - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $522.

  • 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 $246). Flying from Papeete 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 Papeete to California

Discover the top 5 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 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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