Papeete to Los Angeles (PPT–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PPT–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Tahiti Nui, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 4,108 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN Air Tahiti Nui | 9 | 789 | 7h45-7h51 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 6 | 359 | 8h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AM Aeromexico | 3 | 359 | 8h | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 France, Aeromexico and Air Tahiti Nui. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PPT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PPT to LAX ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,108 miles (6,611 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via HNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.