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How to get fromLos Angeles to Marquesas Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Marquesas Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nuku Hiva Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane LAX - NHV
    15h 5m
    $238–913

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ua Pou Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ua Pou Airport (UAP)plane plane LAX - UAP
    16h 35m
    $218–813

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Atuona Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane LAX - AUQ
    15h 40m
    $248–913

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ua Huka Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ua Huka Airport (UAH)plane plane LAX - UAH
    16h 5m
    $228–863

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Atuona Airport

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane SBA - AUQ
    23h 50m
    $338–1,098

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Nuku Hiva Airport

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane SBA - NHV
    25h 20m
    $328–1,048

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Marquesas Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,303.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia?

Air Tahiti Nui, Air Tahiti, and Air France fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) once daily.

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