What airlines fly to Papeete?

French Bee, United Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Papeete from California according to our data. French Bee is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Papeete. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Papeete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Papeete on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 70 flights per week flying from California to Papeete. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 23% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Papeete?

Flight times from California to Papeete vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Papeete (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 8h 10m on average. Another popular route from California to Papeete is flying from San Francisco to Papeete, which will take roughly 8h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Papeete Faaa?

French Bee, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Papeete Faaa

How many flights depart from California to Papeete on average per day?

10 flights are operational daily from California to Papeete as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 66% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Papeete Faaa Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Papeete Faaa Airport refresh daily.

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As of February 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Papeete Faaa Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Papeete Faaa Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Papeete Faaa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papeete Faaa Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Papeete Faaa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Papeete Faaa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:40 pm - 5:20 am

SFO

PPT

8h 40mnonstop

7:15 am - 6:25 pm

PPT

SFO

8h 10mnonstop

$466French Bee

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 26

11:40 pm - 5:20 am

SFO

PPT

8h 40mnonstop

7:15 am - 6:25 pm

PPT

SFO

8h 10mnonstop

$468French Bee

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17

5:55 am - 5:30 am

OAK

PPT

26h 35m

2 stops

7:40 am - 4:24 pm

PPT

OAK

29h 44m

2 stops

$655Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19

4:49 pm - 6:15 am

OAK

PPT

40h 26m

2 stops

8:50 am - 4:00 pm

PPT

OAK

28h 10m

2 stops

$665Delta

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18

8:59 pm - 4:40 am

SAN

PPT

34h 41m

1 stop

7:00 am - 8:15 am

PPT

SAN

22h 15m

1 stop

$666Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27

12:38 pm - 4:40 am

SAN

PPT

19h 02m

1 stop

7:00 am - 8:30 am

PPT

SAN

22h 30m

1 stop

$708Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25

6:19 pm - 6:55 pm

SJC

PPT

51h 36m

2 stops

9:10 pm - 5:34 pm

PPT

SJC

17h 24m

2 stops

$787United Airlines

Sun, May 17 - Fri, May 22

3:49 pm - 7:00 pm

SJC

PPT

54h 11m

2 stops

9:10 pm - 1:41 pm

PPT

SJC

37h 31m

2 stops

$801United Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

11:00 pm - 4:10 am

LAX

PPT

8h 10mnonstop

11:45 pm - 10:35 am

PPT

LAX

7h 50mnonstop

$905Air Tahiti Nui

Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 19

7:10 am - 9:30 pm

LAS

PPT

17h 20m

1 stop

11:45 pm - 9:00 pm

PPT

LAS

18h 15m

1 stop

$1,122Air Tahiti Nui

Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5

American Airlines flights from California to Papeete

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Feb 15

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

8h 15m

PPT10:35 pmPapeete Faaa

Feb 19

PPT11:45 pmPapeete Faaa

7h 45m

LAX9:30 amLos Angeles

$974

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Feb 14

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles

8h 15m

PPT5:00 amPapeete Faaa

Feb 20

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

7h 45m

LAX7:15 amLos Angeles

$976

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Feb 14

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles

8h 15m

PPT5:00 amPapeete Faaa

Feb 20

PPT9:30 pmPapeete Faaa

7h 45m

LAX7:15 amLos Angeles

$977

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Mar 8

SFO8:55 amSan Francisco

24h 20m

1 stop

PPT6:15 amPapeete Faaa

Mar 16

PPT8:50 amPapeete Faaa

24h 17m

1 stop

SFO12:07 pmSan Francisco

$640

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Mar 8

SFO9:35 pmSan Francisco

11h 40m

1 stop

PPT6:15 amPapeete Faaa

Mar 14

PPT8:50 amPapeete Faaa

27h 13m

1 stop

SFO3:03 pmSan Francisco

$641

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May 18

SFO8:29 pmSan Francisco

12h 01m

1 stop

PPT5:30 amPapeete Faaa

Jun 5

PPT7:40 amPapeete Faaa

26h 56m

1 stop

SFO1:36 pmSan Francisco

$642

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11:40 pm-5:20 am

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Thu 3/26

7:15 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$466

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11:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

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Tue 3/17

7:15 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$468

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OAK - PPT

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Thu 4/16

5:55 am-5:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/19

7:40 am-4:24 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$655

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OAK - PPT

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Mon 3/9

4:49 pm-6:15 am

2 stops40h 26m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 3/18

8:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$665

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SAN - PPT

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Sat 4/18

8:59 pm-4:40 am

1 stop34h 41m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$666

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Wed 5/20

12:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop19h 02m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-8:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

$708

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SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Sun 5/17

6:19 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops51h 36m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 5/22

9:10 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$787

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SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Sun 3/8

3:49 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops54h 11m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 3/12

9:10 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$801

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LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

11:00 pm-4:10 am

Nonstop8h 10m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 5/19

11:45 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop7h 50m

$905

Las VegasPapeete

LAS - PPT

LASPPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/29

7:10 am-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/5

11:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,122

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Papeete?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Papeete from California, with most prices found around $868. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Papeete from California during February instead. Flights to Papeete in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $926.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Papeete?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Papeete from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $1,076. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Papeete for around $1,146.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Papeete?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $713. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,183. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Papeete Faaa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Papeete?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Papeete from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Papeete for around $1,070 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Papeete from California for as low as $881 on momondo.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Papeete Faaa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$302
Fastest flight time	8h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Papeete	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Papeete from California in the past 72 hours is $302. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Papeete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $500.

The fastest flight from California to Papeete takes 8h 10m

Direct flights go from California to Papeete every day.

There is 1 airport in Papeete. From California there are direct flights to Papeete Faaa (PPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Papeete Faaa Airport?
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As of February 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Papeete Faaa Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Papeete Faaa Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Papeete Faaa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papeete Faaa Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Papeete Faaa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Papeete Faaa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Papeete?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Papeete is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 73.94% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 22.48%, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 0.62%, and Boeing 777-300ER at 0.49%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $369	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,256 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Caraïbes	PriceFrom $393	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Air Caraïbes flights
French Bee	PriceFrom $456	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.1 82 reviews	Search French Bee flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 988 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom $648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,531 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom $648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,173 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Tahiti Nui	PriceFrom $808	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 75 reviews	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,855 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $973	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,252 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Papeete is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $713. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,183. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Can stopping save me money on California to Papeete flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Papeete.

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How many flights depart from California to Papeete on average per day?

10 flights are operational daily from California to Papeete as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 66% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from California to Papeete on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 70 flights per week flying from California to Papeete. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 23% of flights taking off on this day.

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