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How to get fromPapeete to Los Angelesby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Los Angeles by plane 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
    10h 47m
    $456–1,016

  2. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    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
    16h 43m
    $348–1,091

  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
    15h 10m
    $352–1,265

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Papeete to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,127.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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) 3 times a day.

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