Travelling from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT): What you need to know
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport flight is 8 hours 15 minutes.
Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is located in Papeete. The city is in the UTC-10 timezone and is two hours behind Los Angeles.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT), with 15 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LAX to PPT is the 12:10am Air France service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:55pm with Air Tahiti Nui.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to PPT, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during busy periods like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Air Tahiti Nui is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport leaving from LAX.
Air Tahiti Nui is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to PPT.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
LAX is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to PPT flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PPT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tahiti Faa'a International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Papeete's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport flight.
Getting from Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) to central Papeete
Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Papeete. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
ر.ق. 1,120 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,512. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to PPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
December is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT). Visit Papeete in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Los Angeles to PPT plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Papeete to range from 24ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 25ºC.
More about Papeete
Start your Papeete trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Papeete when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at POE CHARTER TAHITI followed by Papeete Tahiti Temple and Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art.
