Papeete to Los Angeles (PPT–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PPT–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Tahiti Nui, Air France and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 4,108 miles in approximately 7h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN Air Tahiti Nui | 14 | 789 | 7h46-7h50 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France Also: AM, KL, VS | 8 | 359 | 8h-8h05 | – | SkyTeam | AM, KL, VS |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 789 | 7h51 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PPT: -10 · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Papeete, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PPT–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PPT to LAX
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui, Air France and Qantas. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PPT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PPT to LAX is about 7 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,108 miles (6,611 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.