Best Price
Alaska Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Los Angeles – Papeete
16h 25m
1 stop
LAX–PPT
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Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to Papeete
- Lowest recent price $692
- Direct flight duration 8 hour 10 min
- Arrival airports PPT
- Best days to book Sunday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days $664
Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Papeete
Alaska Airlines
10 Nov, Tue
Los Angeles – Papeete
14h 55m
2 stop
LAX–PPT
Alaska Airlines
24 Nov, Tue
Los Angeles – Papeete
15h 5m
1 stop
LAX–PPT
Cheapest Direct Flight
Delta Air Lines
8 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – Papeete
8h 25m
Non-stop
LAX–PPT
Delta Air Lines
5 Nov, Thu
Los Angeles – Papeete
8h 25m
Non-stop
LAX–PPT
Delta Air Lines
13 Nov, Fri
Los Angeles – Papeete
8h 25m
Non-stop
LAX–PPT
Alaska Airlines
9 Nov, Mon
Los Angeles – Papeete
1d 6h 15m
1 stop
LAX–PPT
Alaska Airlines
31 Oct, Sat
Los Angeles – Papeete
17h 30m
1 stop
LAX–PPT
United Airlines
4 Nov, Wed
Los Angeles – Papeete
1d 6h 55m
1 stop
LAX–PPT
Last update: 09 October 2026 23:59
Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to Papeete Flights
Cheapest Day3 November Tuesday
Best Price
$692
Average Price
$833
$2,026
$692
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Transportation to Airport from Los Angeles City Center
Los Angeles Intl. Airport
The most practical transportation alternative to get to Los Angeles International airport from the city center is by using the FlyAway buses. These buses depart from Union Station and get to the airport in about 40 minutes. When there is traffic or during rush hour that travel time can vary significantly. FlyAway buses depart every 30 minutes and you don’t need to reserve a spot beforehand. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and figuring out what time you need to be at the airport beforehand.
The FlyAway buses operate between the following locations and the airport, Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles), Westwood (West Los Angeles/UCLA), Santa Monica, Hollywood, Orange Line, and Long Beach. Separate buses depart from these locations to the airport. You can buy your bus ticket on board using a credit card.
Passengers can also take the Green Line to the airport, which stops at the metro Green Line Aviation Station. From that station there are free shuttle bus services to the airport. The Green Line operates between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. After you get to the Green Line Aviation Station you can get on the LAX Shuttle “G” line, which will take you to the terminals.
There are various buses that you can take from different locations in the city to get to Los Angeles International Airport. From Santa Monica you can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line, from Sylmar Metrolink Station you can take LADOT Commuter Express line 574, from Redondo Beach you can take LADOT line 438, and from Torrance you can take Torrance Transit Bus T8.
Airport Information
Los Angeles International Airport, also referred to as LAX, is the 7th busiest airport in the world and the largest and busiest airport in not only the Greater Los Angeles Area but in all of California. It is an extremely modern and organized airport that handles a significant portion of international flights in Southern California. There are 9 terminals at the airport. 8 of those 9 terminals are numbered, such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, etc. The international terminal at LAX is the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Tom Bradley International Terminal operates a large number of international flights. Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking and shopping. If you are flying out of Tom Bradley International Terminal and want to grab a bite to eat you can dine at places like the Daily Grill, El Paseo, McDonald’s, Marina Bar, Sushi Boy, Starbucks, Pinkberry, 800 Degrees Pizza, and more. This terminal also has many boutiques such as Burberry, DFS Duty Free, Gucci, Hermes, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Victoria’s Secret. The terminal also contains many Duty Free shops. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is the terminal that features the widest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. It is also the terminal that contains the most lounges. Some of the lounges located in the terminal include the Star Alliance Lounge, Sky Team Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Alliance Lounge, ElAl King David Lounge and Relax Lounge. If you want to use the internet at the airport you can do so for a certain fee. You can connect for an unlimited daily or unlimited monthly fee or hourly fee.
Transportation to Papeete City Center from Airport
Faaa Intl. Airport
From Faaa Airport, which is located near Papeete, one of the most developed and crowded cities of French Polynesia, it is possible to travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Santiago. The terminal of Faaa Airport is not very large, but it is sufficient in terms of means of transportation, eating, drinking and shopping places.
Depending on your arrival time to the airport, you can choose one of the means of transportation such as the buses, comfortable private shuttles or taxis which provide a very fast transportation to the city center.
Taxi
It is always possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal of Faaa Airport. By using these taxis, you can travel to Papeete city center or other settlements on the island. Taxis are great transportation alternatives visitors who land at Faaa Airport and don’t have much information about the region.
The amount you need to pay may change depending on the number of your luggage and travel time. For this reason, you should obtain information about the fare you need to pay for travelling to the city center before getting on any taxi. The fares can be a little higher after 06:00 pm. Therefore, if you will get on the taxi at late hours, you should be prepared to pay a higher amount.
The cost of travelling to the center from Faaa Airport by taxi is around 25 dollars during daytime. This amount may be slightly higher when there are more than one passenger and much luggage. Do not forget that finding a taxi in the evening hours can be more difficult compared to the other hours of the day. If there is no taxi in front of the terminal when you arrive at Faaa Airport, you can ask for advice from the information desk and after waiting for a while you can get to the center by getting on a taxi.
Private Shuttle
After you have landed at Faaa Airport, you can consider using the private shuttles in order to travel to Papeete, located in the center of the island, or other destinations. The shuttles are generally shared with other passengers and for this reason you can wait for a while before the vehicle departs. If you don’t have much time, you can prefer getting on a taxi. The amount you need pay for these shuttles is similar to taxis. As the number of passengers increases, the fare decreases. If you travel with 4 or more passengers, you can travel to the center in a more affordable way.
Bus
The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel from Faaa Airport to the center of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses are not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct and comfortable transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete, for a cheaper travel.
Car Rental
Passengers wanting to rent a car at Faaa International Airport can choose one of the car rental companies such as Daniel Rent A Car, Hertz, Tahiti Rent A Car, Avis and Robert Rent A Car.
Papeete Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Friday
9 Oct
29°22°
Today
Saturday
10 Oct
29°22°
Sunday
11 Oct
28°21°
Monday
12 Oct
30°20°
Tuesday
13 Oct
29°21°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Los Angeles-Papeete flights?
Which airports can I use for Los Angeles-Papeete flights?
For Los Angeles-Papeete flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Faaa Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Los Angeles-Papeete and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Los Angeles-Papeete and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Los Angeles-Papeete is 6625 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 8 hour 10 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Los Angeles-Papeete flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Los Angeles-Papeete flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-Papeete flights is Sunday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Los Angeles-Papeete?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Los Angeles-Papeete?
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui organizes direct flights between Los Angeles-Papeete.
Los Angeles-Papeete: which airline is better value on this route?
Los Angeles-Papeete: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Alaska Airlines starts from approximately $674.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air Tahiti Nui | $2,016 | Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
 Alaska Airlines | $674 | Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Qantas | $828 | 1 piece checked baggage |
 United Airlines | $706 | — |
 Delta Air Lines | $691 | Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 12 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
Last update: 30.09.2026
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