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$215+ Cheap flights from California to French Polynesia

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PPT
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to French Polynesia

Cheapest flights from California to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Sat 5/307:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/29$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 3/1811:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Thu 4/27:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/30$479
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1511:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Sat 4/257:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/29$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1711:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Mon 5/257:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/31$481
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 3/811:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Sat 3/217:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/30$482
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/611:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Mon 5/257:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/29$483
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/110:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Tue 2/107:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/31$484
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Sat 5/307:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/29$486
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:40 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 40m
French Bee
Fri 11/207:15 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 10m
French Bee
Deal found 1/31$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Sat 5/97:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 1/31$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:30 pm
SJC
-
PPT
1 stop13h 45m
Delta
Fri 2/208:50 am
PPT
-
SJC
1 stop11h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:55 am
OAK
-
PPT
2 stops26h 20m
Delta
Fri 2/208:50 am
PPT
-
OAK
2 stops25h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$655

Find flight deals from California to French Polynesia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to French Polynesia flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$215
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$979

Good round-trip deal

$504 or less

Good one-way deal

$301 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to French Polynesia 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 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop26h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 3/8

8:50 am-5:28 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$639

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

6:28 pm-5:30 am

1 stop14h 02m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/4

7:40 am-7:54 am

1 stop21h 14m

$650

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

1:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/6

7:40 am-11:12 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$651

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Sun 2/15

6:30 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/20

8:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$651

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Sun 2/15

1:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop18h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 2/21

8:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$651

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 3/13

9:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/14

8:40 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/1

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$655

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/30

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$655

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 4/28

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$655

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Best time to book a flight from California to French Polynesia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to French Polynesia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to French Polynesia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to French Polynesia (average of $360). Flying from California to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 CA to PF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 31, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from California to French Polynesia by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to French Polynesia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to French Polynesia. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to French Polynesia flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this California to French Polynesia flight route?

    This flight path from California to French Polynesia was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to French Polynesia in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 05m. California and French Polynesia are separated by a distance of 4105 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $220 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 Delta, with prices starting from $323 and $333, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to French Polynesia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to French Polynesia 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 California to French Polynesia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to French Polynesia (average of $360). Flying from California to French Polynesia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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 9 airlines flying from California to French Polynesia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to French Polynesia. 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 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$367Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CaraïbesCheapest$393Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$602Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air FranceCheapest$648Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$648Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$808Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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