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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$269
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Papeete

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 
PeterFlew with DeltaLAX-SYDMar 2025
The plane we took from Orlando to LAX was smaller but more comfortable and clean over head bins were large
LeahFlew with Air New ZealandLAX-AKLMar 2025
Air New Zealand had pre boarding and their leg room was far better and roomier than most airlines ,
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-BNEJan 2025
Not sure what alternatives to Quanta’s is, but might want to look at those
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 ZealandSFO-CHCFeb 2025
Wifi was $20 for the whole flight (United Airlines operated flight), so don't count on wifi unless you're willing to spend that much!
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesLAX-MELJan 2025
Don’t book through American Airlines for this flight
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-SYDSep 2024
Try not to get seated by an extremely large man. If so, look for an open seat ASAP.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDNov 2024
find something to do to prepare yourself. be hydrated.
AndrewFlew with Fiji AirwaysLAX-NANMay 2024
Excellent connections to Australia and NZ making for a faster overall flight time.
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
LufilufiFlew with Fiji AirwaysSFO-NANJan 2024
To pack snacks, it is a long flight😂
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLAX-SYDJan 2024
Book during my week when planes not full

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 Papeete Faaa Airport (PPT), with an average flight price of $519.

  • 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 $1,058. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,153 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 $538 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 $694.

  • 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 $828 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,368 and $1,151 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 3 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 16h 57m, covering a distance of 6502 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 (32% of total searches to South Pacific). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (15%) and Papeete (14%). Searches for flights to Auckland (13%), to Nadi (8%) and to Brisbane (8%) are also popular.

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multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 20mPPT-LAX
$723
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 55mLAX-PPT
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 18mPPT-LAX
$730
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nonstop
8h 50mLAX-PPT
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12h 04mPPT-LAX
$774
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multi-stop
13h 02mLAX-PPT
5/19Mon
multi-stop
29h 55mPPT-LAX
$778
5/3Sat
multi-stopAir France
21h 21mSFO-PPT
5/17Sat
multi-stopAir France
12h 25mPPT-SFO
$850

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