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$349+ Cheap flights from California to Papeete (PPT)

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LAX — PPT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Papeete

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Papeete flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$572
(French Bee)

One-way from

$349
(French Bee)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,179

Good round-trip deal

$529 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/2411:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Sat 9/67:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 7/1$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/61:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/209:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$599
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 9/2111:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Sat 10/47:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 7/2$634
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/2211:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/287:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/176:22 pmSJC - PPT
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/18:40 pmPPT - SJC
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$719
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/104:59 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/157:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$803
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/276:55 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop13h 35mDelta
Sat 10/47:40 amPPT - SJC
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/3$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/96:00 amOAK - PPT
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 7/167:40 amPPT - OAK
2 stops29h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/2$856
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/309:53 pmLAS - PPT
1 stop33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/67:00 amPPT - LAS
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$877
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/225:00 pmSMF - PPT
1 stop14h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 10/297:00 amPPT - SMF
1 stop32h 32mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 7/2$918
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 9/103:45 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop15h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 9/177:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop13h 53mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 7/1$944
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:52 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop18h 08mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 9/247:00 amPPT - SJC
1 stop23h 11mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 7/3$948

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Papeete 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Papeete that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Papeete

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$572

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/20

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$599

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$634

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$711

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Fri 10/17

6:22 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 33m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 10/30

9:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops33h 55m

$719

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 9/10

4:59 pm-4:50 am

1 stop14h 51m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$803

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Sat 9/27

6:55 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 10/4

7:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$852

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-5:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 9/11

7:40 am-4:24 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$857

Las VegasPapeete

LAS - PPT

LASPPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/30

9:53 pm-4:50 am

1 stop33h 57m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$877

SacramentoPapeete

SMF - PPT

SMFPPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

5:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop14h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-6:32 pm

1 stop32h 32m

$918

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Best time to book a flight from California to Papeete

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Papeete

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Papeete (average of $610). Flying from California to Papeete 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 PPT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Papeete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Papeete

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Papeete. 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papeete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papeete. 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 Papeete. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Papeete, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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
7,982 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

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

    Papeete Faaa (PPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Papeete. It is only a 2.9 mi journey from Faaa (PPT) to Papeete’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Papeete flight route?

    This flight path from California to Papeete Faaa was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for French Bee. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $349. Users have also found prices from $382 and $423 on Air Caraïbes and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Papeete Faaa or Ontario - Papeete Faaa, Los Angeles - Papeete Faaa is the most popular route from California to Papeete.

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

    Before booking your flight to Papeete from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aircalin (94%), Alaska Airlines (89%), Air Tahiti Nui( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Papeete?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Papeete? While on average our users pay $2,965, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $585. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Papeete Faaa), is priced around $752.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Papeete (average of $610). Flying from California to Papeete 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 Papeete

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Papeete. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$384Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$562Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$751Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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