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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$401
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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 
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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 airlines fly most frequently to South Pacific?

    California and South Pacific are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Air New Zealand (57 flights per week), United Airlines (55 flights per week), and American Airlines (53 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in South Pacific?

    There are 267 airports in South Pacific. The busiest airport is Sydney Airport (SYD), with 20% of all flights arriving there.

  • 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 $586.

  • 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 $1,036. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $1,096 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 $423 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 $675.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to South Pacific is March, when tickets cost $844 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,347 and $1,191 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to South Pacific?

    From California, there are direct flights to South Pacific from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 384 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to South Pacific are there each day?

    There are around 78 direct flights from within California to South Pacific every day. Most flights (78%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to South Pacific are there each week?

    Each week there are around 545 direct flights from within California to South Pacific. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to South Pacific?

    An average nonstop flight from California to South Pacific takes 17h 01m, covering a distance of 6759 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) with an average flight time of 8h 10m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to South Pacific each week?

    There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to South Pacific. Instead, there are 545 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (31% of total searches to South Pacific). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (20%) and Auckland (20%). Searches for flights to Papeete (10%), to Brisbane (8%) and to Nadi (4%) are also popular.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to South Pacificfrom $2,116
Business Class flights to South Pacificfrom $4,142
Prem Econ Class flights to South Pacificfrom $815
Economy Class flights to South Pacificfrom $393

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