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How to get fromPapeete Airport (PPT) to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PPT - LAX
    8h 43m
    $541–1,975

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PPT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    14h 53m
    $374–1,324

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PPT - BUR
    13h 4m
    $430–1,536

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PPT - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    15h 10m
    $390–1,225

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PPT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    14h 31m
    $538–2,624

  6. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PPT - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    13h 53m
    $419–1,385

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PPT - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 44m
    $380–1,291

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PPT - SNA
    15h 5m
    $457–1,622

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,123.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

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

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