Flying from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles is three hours ahead of Papeete and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from PPT to LAX start from 07:40 — the first with Air France. The last departure is at 23:59 with Air Tahiti Nui. In total, there are 18 weekly Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PPT to LAX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Los Angeles (and then other destinations in United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers PPT to LAX flights, with 69.57% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a popular stop between PPT and LAX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, C$545 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$699. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PPT to LAX.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PPT to LAX.
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Handy information about Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
When it comes to Tahiti Faa'an Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.07% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Papeete to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a convenient hotel near PPT? If you're catching an early flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
When booking your flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PPT to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.