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$281+ Cheap flights from California to French Polynesia

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LAX — PPT
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to French Polynesia

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$537
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$915

Good round-trip deal

$485 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 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 April 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Sat 4/127:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 4/1$537
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/411:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/127:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$611
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Sat 4/127:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 4/1$649
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:10 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 20mAir France
Sun 4/207:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Deal found 3/31$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:37 pmLAX - PPT
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/57:00 amPPT - LAX
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:45 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 50mDelta
Wed 4/97:40 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/1$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/810:47 amLAX - PPT
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/159:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$719
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2511:20 amSAN - PPT
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/107:00 amPPT - SAN
1 stop26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 8/51:25 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/309:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$750
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/188:55 pmSFO - PPT
2 stops27h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/311:30 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$772
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:15 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mLufthansa
Tue 4/89:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$802
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:24 amONT - PPT
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/227:00 amPPT - ONT
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$825

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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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to French Polynesia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

French Polynesia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$537

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$620

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/21

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$649

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/15

6:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$711

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

2:37 pm-4:50 am

1 stop17h 13m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 6/5

7:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$712

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/8

6:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$714

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

10:47 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/15

9:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$719

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 4/25

11:20 am-4:50 am

1 stop20h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop26h 11m

$726

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 8/30

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$750

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

8:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/3

11:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$772

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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 $620). 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 April 2, 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 April 2, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PF0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in French Polynesia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in French Polynesia ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit French Polynesia when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in French Polynesia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to French Polynesia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing French Polynesia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to French Polynesia. 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 French Polynesia. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Alaska Airlines from California to French Polynesia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
7,899 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
9,823 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
458 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
2,345 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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 California to French Polynesia flight route?

    This flight path from California to French Polynesia was viewed by 2 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 French Polynesia one-way?

    $281 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 $333 and $334, 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.

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    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 $620). 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$406Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$554Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$640Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$653Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$804Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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