Cheap flights from South Pacific to California from $312

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from South Pacific averaging around $768.

The cheapest day to depart from South Pacific to California is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,070. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $1,256.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $930. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,192 on average. Flights to California from South Pacific in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Papeete Faaa to San Francisco for the best South Pacific - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from South Pacific when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $838 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from South Pacific for as low as $799 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on South Pacific to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Pacific to California

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from South Pacific according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between South Pacific and California is 78 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 11:00AM, with 47% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between South Pacific and California is 549 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.