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Connecting route · United States → French Polynesia

Flights from Oakland to Papeete

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Papeete. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Los Angeles, about 12h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 27m
OAKPPTHNL

Oakland to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey12h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Oakland 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
OAK Honolulu (HNL) PPT
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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OAK Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
Self-transfer likely ~12h 27m
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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
6,787 km4,215 miles
Journey time
12h 27mestimate
Time difference
-2hPapeete vs Oakland
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
OAK → PPT

Flights from Oakland to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Papeete?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Los Angeles. 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 Oakland to Papeete?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Papeete?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oakland and Papeete?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Papeete?
Papeete is 2 hours behind Oakland.

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