There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to French Polynesia by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane LAX - PPT
11h 5m$438–1,613Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane LAX - BOB
13h 40m$758–2,213Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane SAN - PPT
15h 49m$568–2,705
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to French Polynesia is to train and fly which costs $550 - $2,700 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to French Polynesia is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $430 - $1,700.
The distance between Los Angeles and French Polynesia is 6642 km.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Los Angeles to French Polynesia, including transfers.
There are 667+ hotels available in French Polynesia.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and French Polynesia?
Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $260–3,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport, Raiatea
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–3,200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport, Raiatea
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport, Huahine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- Website
- frenchbee.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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