There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Los Angeles 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 to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PPT - LAX
10h 52m$440–1,563Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PPT - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
15h 31m$324–1,182Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PPT - BUR
15h 9m$345–1,273
Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papeete to Los Angeles is to fly and train which costs $320 - $1,200 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Papeete to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $440 - $1,600.
The distance between Papeete and Los Angeles is 4151 miles.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Papeete to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Los Angeles is 3h ahead of Papeete. It is currently 1:20 PM in Papeete and 4:20 PM in Los Angeles.
There are 3363+ hotels available in Los Angeles.
What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, and two other airlines fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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