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How to get fromLos Angeles to Papeeteby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Papeete by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane LAX - PPT
    11h 5m
    $608–2,013

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SAN - PPT
    15h 33m
    $440–1,481

  3. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BFL - PPT
    15h 8m
    $482–1,663

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Papeete.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,642.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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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