Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT): 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.
Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to PPT
- Air FranceSkyTeam · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book LAX to PPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air France
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air France
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Air Tahiti Nui
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air France
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air France
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air France
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air France
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air France
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air France
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air France
What LAX to PPT costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | from 30,000 | from 60,000 | $26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 | 90,000 | $26–156 |
| American AAdvantage | 40,000 | 80,000 | $6 |
LAX to PPT 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
+3
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way+2
LAX to PPT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PPT?
Air France (SkyTeam) and Air Tahiti Nui fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT).
How far is Los Angeles from Papeete by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Papeete (PPT) 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 LAX to PPT 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.
How many miles does LAX to PPT cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at from 30,000 miles in economy with Alaska Atmos Rewards and from 60,000 in business with Alaska Atmos Rewards, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Papeete?
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.