French Polynesia to United States Β· 4,109 miles (6,612 km)

Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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30,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Air Tahiti Nui, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX): Air France and Air Tahiti Nui. The two airports are 4,109 miles (6,612 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco and Honolulu.

How many miles PPT to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Air Tahiti Nui30,000$53.59–98.59
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France34,700$73.59–328.59
JAL Mileage BankOn Air France37,000$33.59–78.59
American AAdvantageOn Air Tahiti Nui40,000$33.59–78.59
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France42,000–52,000$168.59–388.59
SAS EuroBonusOn Air France54,000$83.99–184.99
Etihad GuestOn Air France60,000$56.99–301.99

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PPT to LAX

  • Air France logo
    Air FranceSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Air Tahiti Nui logo
    Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book PPT to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PPT to LAX with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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PPT to LAX: common questions

How many miles does PPT to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Air Tahiti Nui, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700), JAL Mileage Bank (37,000) and American AAdvantage (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PPT to LAX?

Air France (SkyTeam) and Air Tahiti Nui fly nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Papeete from Los Angeles by plane?

Papeete (PPT) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 4,109 miles (6,612 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PPT to LAX award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Papeete and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.