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Among airlines operating Papeete to Los Angeles flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Papeete and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Tahiti Nui
• Air France

Flights from Papeete to Los Angeles usually depart from Papeete Faaa (PPT) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Tahiti Nui: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Papeete to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £483 return via San Francisco (SFO), compared with £599 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Papeete to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 1% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Papeete to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £511 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £670, a difference of £160. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Papeete to Los Angeles flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Los Angeles Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Papeete to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 15:34
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 07:53.

The flight takes about 7h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £572. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Papeete to Los Angeles takes 7h 54m, covering 4,105 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Papeete to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £318, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 43m, compared to 15h 57m via San Francisco (SFO) and 33h 07m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Papeete (Pacific Time vs Tahiti Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from Papeete to Los Angeles range from £474 to £718, with an average of £572 over the past 12 months. Anything below £474 counts as a good deal.

Air France is the only airline on the Papeete to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.