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$269+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PPT
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$484
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$269
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,223

Good round-trip deal

$625 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/2610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
jue. 12/411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/13$484
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.
vie. 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
jue. 10/27:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/15$485
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
sáb. 9/277:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/13$491
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3111:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
sáb. 11/87:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$492
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
lun. 10/67:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$503
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/2811:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
jue. 10/97:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/13$504
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/1610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
lun. 11/2411:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$505
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/510:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
jue. 11/1311:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$506
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/510:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
jue. 11/2011:30 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/14$518
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/2611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
sáb. 10/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/15$519
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3111:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
jue. 11/67:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 9/13$520
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/317:46 pmLAS - PPT
1 stop12h 34mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/87:15 amPPT - LAS
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$612

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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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to French Polynesia that are best for you.

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California

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French Polynesia

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San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

mar. 11/25

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

dom. 10/12

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

vie. 11/28

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

jue. 12/11

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

dom. 10/12

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

jue. 11/20

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

mar. 12/2

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

jue. 12/11

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

sáb. 11/15

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

sáb. 11/22

8:40 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 11/14

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 11/21

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

vie. 11/7

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$652

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Best time to book a flight from California to French Polynesia

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to French Polynesia (average of $580). Flying from California to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

When flying from California to French Polynesia, 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 California to French Polynesia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to French Polynesia. 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PF0 are scheduled on a Saturday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 5 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?

    United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to French Polynesia in just under 8h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 30m. California and French Polynesia are separated by a distance of 4200 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?

    $357 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Caraïbes. You may also be able to find cheap deals on French Bee and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $376 and $629, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to French Polynesia (average of $580). Flying from California to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$395Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$566Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$633Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$823Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,140Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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