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Connecting route · United States → French Polynesia

Flights from Chicago to Papeete

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Papeete. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Los Angeles, about 14h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 16m
CHIPPTSFO

Chicago to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey14h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Papeete

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHI San Francisco (SFO) PPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: French Bee, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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2
CHI Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
Same alliance ~14h 16m
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3
CHI Honolulu (HNL) PPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,164 km5,691 miles
Journey time
14h 16mestimate
Time difference
-4hPapeete vs Chicago
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → PPT

Flights from Chicago to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Papeete?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Papeete?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,164 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Papeete?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). American Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Papeete?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Papeete?
Papeete is 4 hours behind Chicago.

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