Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT)?

Yes. Air France, Air Tahiti Nui fly this route. Flight time is about 8h 17m.

What is the fastest connection from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT)?

via San Francisco ≈ 9h 35m, via Honolulu ≈ 11h 2m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT)?

from 37,000 JAL miles, from 37,500 ANA miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Los Angeles → Papeete

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)・6,611 km

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Nonstop flights available (2 airlines). Flight time about 8h 17m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesJAL 37,000 miles+ (nonstop)ANA 37,500 miles+ (via SFO)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
AF only · total distance ≈ 4,108 mi (band 4,001–6,000) · close to a band boundary
Economy
37,000
Business
60,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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