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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Papeeteby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Papeete by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane LAX - PPT
    8h 30m
    $500–2,000

  2. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane LAX - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 51m
    $400–1,234

  3. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane LAX - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Huahine to Mooreaferry ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20h 20m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Papeete.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,618.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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