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

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There are 4 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 10m
    $438–1,613

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SBA - PPT
    18h 55m
    $378–1,198

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    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
    16h 4m
    $568–2,705

  4. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BFL - PPT
    16h 38m

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Papeete.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,642.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Papeete, 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.

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