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$383+ Cheap flights from California to French Polynesia

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LAX — PPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to French Polynesia (PF0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1110:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 12/237:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mFrench Bee
Deal found 11/19$550
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/110:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mAir Caraïbes
Mon 12/97:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 11/20$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/151:47 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/287:15 amPPT - SAN
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$740
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/118:23 amLAX - PPT
1 stop22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/167:15 amPPT - LAX
1 stop24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2710:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$745
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1810:40 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/307:15 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$749
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/15:30 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Mon 12/98:50 amPPT - SFO
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/19$753
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/311:50 pmLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 25mAir France
Mon 12/98:50 amPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/19$758
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/142:25 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop17h 50mAir France
Sat 12/219:00 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop21h 02mAir France
Deal found 11/19$760
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/101:40 pmSJC - PPT
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Tue 12/178:40 pmPPT - SJC
1 stop18h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/19$760
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/106:00 amOAK - PPT
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Tue 12/178:40 pmPPT - OAK
2 stops17h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/19$764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2010:28 amLAX - PPT
1 stop11h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2710:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop17h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$821

Find flights from California to French Polynesia within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/23

7:15 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$550

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/9

7:15 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$599

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 1/16

7:15 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$702

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Sun 12/15

1:47 pm-5:20 am

1 stop17h 33m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 12/28

7:15 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$740

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

12:10 am-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 5/10

11:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$741

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 1/28

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$745

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

1:34 pm-6:15 am

1 stop18h 41m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 2/23

8:50 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$753

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

12:10 am-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 4/12

7:40 am-6:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$758

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Thu 4/3

5:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop15h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 4/11

7:40 am-10:22 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$760

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Thu 4/3

5:55 am-5:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 4/11

7:40 am-12:24 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$764

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Best time to book a flight from California to French Polynesia

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Travel insights for flights from California to French Polynesia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to French Polynesia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $728). Flying from California to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 November 20, 2024.

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.

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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Lufthansa 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
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8,756 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
2,287 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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

    This flight path from California to French Polynesia was viewed by 3 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?

    $437 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on French Bee and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting from $446 and $547, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to French Polynesia?

    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 $728). Flying from California to French Polynesia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$342Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$537Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$571Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air FranceCheapest$651Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$651Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$660Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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