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Connecting route · French Polynesia → United States

Flights from Papeete to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Papeete to Chicago. 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
PPTCHISFO

Papeete to Chicago at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Papeete to Chicago

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

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PPT San Francisco (SFO) CHI
Leg 1: French Bee, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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PPT Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 16m
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PPT Honolulu (HNL) CHI
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United 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
+4hChicago vs Papeete
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
PPT → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Papeete to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Papeete to Chicago?
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 Papeete to Chicago?
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 Papeete and Chicago?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). French Bee flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Papeete and Chicago?
Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Papeete and Chicago?
Chicago is 4 hours ahead of Papeete.

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