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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$309
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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Flights from California to South Pacific: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to South Pacific 
RobertFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELJun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSFO-AKLJan 2025
Be prepared for a long overnight flight. Ear plugs a necessity. We had many many kids, and several who screamed rather than cried. A tough night. Not the airlines fault
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandLAX-AKLOct 2024
Pay for seating with extra leg room. Specifically ask air New Zealand what documentation is needed to pass through to a second flight in Auckland.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELApr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDFeb 2024
Use swimmers ear wax for ear plugs and be sure to have a good neck pillow and sleep mask

FAQs for booking flights from California to South Pacific

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to South Pacific?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to South Pacific.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to South Pacific?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to South Pacific is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to South Pacific?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to South Pacific with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to South Pacific?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to South Pacific up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Pacific?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Pacific is Nadi Airport (NAN), with an average flight price of $403.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,032. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,135 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $949 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,126.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Pacific?

    The cheapest ticket to South Pacific from California found in the last 72 hours was to Papeete, at $528 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi (NAN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $669.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to South Pacific?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to South Pacific is February, when tickets cost $833 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,348 and $1,181 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to South Pacific?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to South Pacific, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to South Pacific?

    An average nonstop flight from California to South Pacific takes 17h 18m, covering a distance of 6609 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) with an average flight time of 8h 10m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (30% of total searches to South Pacific). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (19%) and Auckland (16%). Searches for flights to Papeete (14%), to Brisbane (7%) and to Nadi (6%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

10/22Wed
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
11/1Sat
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$528
10/29Wed
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 40mSFO-PPT
11/8Sat
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$529
10/29Wed
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 40mSFO-PPT
11/8Sat
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$565
10/22Wed
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 30mSFO-PPT
11/3Mon
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$580
8/15Fri
1 stop
12h 51mLAX-PPT
9/15Mon
1 stop
21h 29mPPT-LAX
$632
8/15Fri
1 stop
16h 12mLAX-PPT
9/6Sat
1 stop
21h 29mPPT-LAX
$668
11/5Wed
nonstopFiji Airways
11h 00mLAX-NAN
11/14Fri
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 10mNAN-LAX
$682
8/7Thu
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 50mLAX-NAN
8/20Wed
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 15mNAN-LAX
$683
12/3Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
13h 35mLAX-AKL
12/18Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$749
10/27Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
14h 35mLAX-AKL
4/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
10h 05mAKL-LAX
$752

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Recent one-way flight deals

9/4Thu
2 stops
36h 40mLAX-SYD
$309
8/9Sat
1 stop
24h 55mLAX-SYD
$319
9/15Mon
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 50mLAX-NAN
$339
10/4Sat
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 50mLAX-NAN
$340
10/19Sun
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
$356
8/20Wed
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 30mSFO-PPT
$357
8/15Fri
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
$358
11/5Wed
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 40mSFO-PPT
$362
8/7Thu
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$370
8/21Thu
nonstopQantas Airways
15h 20mLAX-SYD
$377

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Last minute flights from California to South Pacific

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

6/20Fri
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$523
6/20Fri
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$526
6/20Fri
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstopFrench Bee
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$527
6/20Fri
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstopAir Caraïbes
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$579
6/20Fri
nonstop
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstop
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$732
6/20Fri
nonstop
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstop
8h 05mPPT-SFO
$741
6/19Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/22Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$754
6/20Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 30mSFO-PPT
6/26Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 10mPPT-SFO
$755
6/22Sun
nonstopQantas Airways
15h 10mLAX-SYD
7/11Fri
nonstopQantas Airways
13h 40mSYD-LAX
$780
6/22Sun
nonstopQantas Airways
15h 10mLAX-SYD
7/11Fri
nonstopQantas Airways
13h 40mSYD-LAX
$786

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