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Connecting route · Canada → French Polynesia

Flights from Vancouver to Papeete

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Papeete. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Los Angeles, about 12h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 34m
YVRPPTSFO

Vancouver to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey12h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Vancouver to Papeete

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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YVR San Francisco (SFO) PPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: French Bee, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 34m
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YVR Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
Self-transfer likely ~13h 57m
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YVR Honolulu (HNL) PPT
Leg 1: Air Canada, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 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
7,879 km4,893 miles
Journey time
12h 34mestimate
Time difference
-2hPapeete vs Vancouver
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
YVR → PPT

Flights from Vancouver to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Papeete?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,879 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Papeete?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). Air Canada flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Papeete?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Papeete?
Papeete is 2 hours behind Vancouver.

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