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$214+ Cheap flights from California to Papeete (PPT)

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PPT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Papeete

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 December 18, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/1710:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Thu 12/257:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/17$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 1/107:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/17$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2610:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 1/107:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/17$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/297:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/17$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2410:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 12/277:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/16$576
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2810:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Sat 1/107:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/17$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/1710:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/297:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 12/16$603
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/178:25 amSFO - PPT
1 stop23h 50mDelta
Sun 1/188:50 amPPT - SFO
1 stop25h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$640
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/188:30 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop11h 45mDelta
Thu 12/258:50 amPPT - SJC
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/258:20 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/297:15 amPPT - LAX
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$816
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/246:58 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/297:15 amPPT - LAX
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/238:20 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/297:15 amPPT - LAX
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$887

Find flight deals from California to Papeete

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Papeete flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$480
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$214
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,140

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Papeete that are best for you.

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San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Wed 12/31

3:22 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 53m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/9

8:50 am-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$649

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Thu 1/1

3:22 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 53m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/9

8:50 am-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$649

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Fri 1/2

5:40 pm-6:15 am

1 stop14h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/9

8:50 am-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$649

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Wed 12/31

5:40 pm-6:15 am

1 stop14h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 1/5

8:50 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$649

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Fri 1/2

3:22 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 53m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 1/5

8:50 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$649

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Fri 1/30

3:32 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 43m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 2/6

8:50 am-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 3/2

8:50 am-7:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

$649

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 3/21

8:40 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Sun 2/15

5:55 am-6:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 2/22

8:50 am-4:12 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$653

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

11:55 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 1/16

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$653

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Papeete (average of $369). Flying from California to Papeete 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 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from California to Papeete, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Papeete?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Papeete. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Papeete. 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 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 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 Papeete?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Papeete in 8h 45m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Air France to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Papeete is about 4200 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $222. Users have also found prices from $323 and $332 on Air Caraïbes and Air France, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Papeete Faaa or Long Beach Municipal - 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 (90%), Alaska Airlines (79%), Air Tahiti Nui( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Papeete?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Papeete? While on average our users pay $1,709, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $538. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Papeete Faaa), is priced around $633.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Papeete (average of $369). Flying from California to Papeete 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$395Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$617Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$804Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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