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$293+ Cheap flights from French Polynesia to California

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PPT — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$365
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$293
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$522

Good round-trip deal

$511 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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Cheapest flights from French Polynesia to California
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Mon 4/217:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Sun 4/2711:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 2/20$365
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 11/218:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mAir France
Sun 12/711:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mAir France
Deal found 2/20$465
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Thu 2/278:45 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 49mDelta
Sat 3/2911:40 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$469
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Tue 3/410:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/37:00 amLAX - PPT
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$474
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Tue 3/410:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/11:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$482
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Thu 2/278:45 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop16h 12mDelta
Sat 3/296:10 amSFO - PPT
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$534
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Mon 2/247:15 amPPT - LAX
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/26:22 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$557
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Thu 2/208:45 pmPPT - SJC
1 stop16h 16mKLM
Wed 3/55:02 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop27h 53mKLM
Deal found 2/19$557
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Mon 2/2411:59 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop7h 51mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 3/410:45 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/20$568
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Mon 2/2411:59 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop33h 06mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 3/910:37 amSFO - PPT
1 stop14h 58mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/20$578
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Mon 2/2411:59 pmPPT - SFO
2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/912:55 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$606
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Sat 3/111:30 pmPPT - LAX
2 stops22h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 3/75:00 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop30h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$621

Find flights from French Polynesia to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from French Polynesia 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

French Polynesia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/21

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$364

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/20

7:55 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

$469

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/20

9:10 pm-7:33 am

1 stop31h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$474

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/6

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

1:15 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 40m

$483

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/1

6:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

$530

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/3

11:45 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

4:20 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$569

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/21

9:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

10:35 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$642

PapeeteLas Vegas

PPT - LAS

PPTLAS

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/3

9:10 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops22h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/10

12:59 am-6:55 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$650

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Wed 5/21

7:40 am-6:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:10 am-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$749

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/20

7:15 am-11:07 am

1 stop24h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

$761

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Travel insights for flights from French Polynesia to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $246). Flying from French Polynesia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 PF to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from French Polynesia 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 February 20, 2025.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from French Polynesia 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from PF0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Air New Zealand from French Polynesia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
8,220 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

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

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is French Bee, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $293. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Caraïbes and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from French Polynesia to California for a low price.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from French Polynesia to California (average of $246). Flying from French Polynesia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 6 airlines flying from French Polynesia to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from French Polynesia 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$337Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$461Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$463Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$568Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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