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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 15:52
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 07:51.

The flight takes about 7h 52m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Papeete to Los Angeles takes 7h 52m, 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.

Return flights from Papeete to Los Angeles range from £488 to £729, with an average of £582 over the past 12 months. Anything below £488 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £582 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £508 return via San Francisco (SFO), compared with £606 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£75 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £466 to £2,695. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Papeete to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £389, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

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

• San Francisco (SFO) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Papeete to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £526 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £672, a difference of £145.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Tahiti Nui
• Air France

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 22m, compared to 16h 02m via Honolulu (HNL) 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.

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

Among airlines operating Papeete to Los Angeles flights:

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

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

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

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