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$336+ Cheap flights from Papeete (PPT) to California

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Papeete to California

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$347
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$564

Good round-trip deal

$493 or less

Good one-way deal

$547 or less
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Cheapest flights from Papeete to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Papeete to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Sun 6/811:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Deal found 4/16$380
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Sun 6/811:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 4/16$476
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 4/287:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mDelta
Tue 5/610:45 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/158:00 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/251:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$522
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Fri 4/2512:10 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/17$561
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/316:45 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Sun 6/88:50 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop11h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/16$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/27:40 amPPT - SJC
1 stop12h 09mDelta
Tue 5/65:00 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop15h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/17$578
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:00 amPPT - LAX
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/236:31 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$609
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:00 amPPT - LAS
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/236:00 amLAS - PPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$613
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 4/2811:45 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop7h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Wed 5/74:30 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 10mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/17$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:10 pmPPT - LAS
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/712:49 amLAS - PPT
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$705

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Papeete 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Papeete to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Papeete

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$379

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$467

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/28

7:40 am-6:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

$505

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/1

9:10 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop14h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

10:36 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 19m

$511

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 9/11

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

$520

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/2

7:40 am-7:52 am

1 stop21h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

6:10 am-5:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

$575

PapeeteSan Jose

PPT - SJC

PPTSJC

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/2

7:40 am-10:49 pm

1 stop12h 09m

San Jose

Tue 5/6

5:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

$578

PapeeteLos Angeles

PPT - LAX

PPTLAX

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/15

9:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

1:39 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop32h 16m

$580

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

$588

PapeeteSan Francisco

PPT - SFO

PPTSFO

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/1

6:45 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops20h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:20 pm-5:30 am

1 stop16h 10m

$592

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Best time to book a flight from Papeete to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to California (average of $246). Flying from Papeete to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 PPT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Papeete 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 April 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Papeete to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Papeete 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from PPT to USCA are scheduled on a Saturday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Papeete to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
7,917 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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
2,382 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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 France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to California from Papeete, you will be flying from Faaa, which is the city’s only airport. Papeete Faaa (PPT) is located 2.9 mi from the center of Papeete.

  • How popular is this Papeete to California flight route?

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

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

    $347 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $472 and $489, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Papeete to California are Papeete Faaa - Los Angeles, Papeete Faaa - San Francisco and Papeete Faaa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

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

    Consider KLM (83%), Delta (82%) or Air France (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Papeete to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Papeete to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,063 for a flight from Papeete to California. The cheapest flight overall is $488 while the most popular route, (Papeete Faaa - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $505.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Papeete to California (average of $246). Flying from Papeete to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Papeete to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Papeete 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$337Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$384Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$461Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$461Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$567Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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