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International Flights · South Pacific

Flights to Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Gateway to Bora Bora and Moorea. We plan your international flight and island connections together.

Overwater bungalows in a French Polynesian lagoon
Flights to PPT≈8 h nonstop from Los Angeles

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Flight time≈8 h nonstop from Los Angeles
Time zoneTahiti Time (UTC−10)
Best time to visitMay–Oct
CurrencyCFP franc (XPF)

Flight times are approximate for typical nonstop flights and vary by route, aircraft and season.

Discover Papeete, Tahiti

Why travelers fly to Papeete, Tahiti

Tahiti is the gateway to French Polynesia — overwater bungalows on Bora Bora and Moorea are a short flight or ferry away.

  • 1
    Bora Bora

    Iconic lagoon and overwater bungalows.

  • 2
    Moorea

    A 30-minute ferry from Papeete.

  • 3
    Papeete market

    Local crafts, pearls and food.

Crystal-clear lagoon, French Polynesia
Crystal-clear lagoon, French Polynesia
Thatched bungalows over the water
Thatched bungalows over the water

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PPT · Faa'a International Airport

Airlines that fly to Papeete, Tahiti from the US

Airlines with US service as of October 2026. Routes and schedules change — call us to confirm options from your home airport.

AirlineService from the US
Air Tahiti NuiNonstops from Los Angeles
UnitedNonstops from San Francisco
French beeNonstops from San Francisco
Air FranceNonstops from Los Angeles
HawaiianNonstops from Honolulu

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How to fly to Papeete, Tahiti

Nonstop from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu, with Air Tahiti flights on to Bora Bora, Moorea and the other islands.

Busiest times: June–August (dry season) and honeymoon season year-round.

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Flights to Papeete, Tahiti: common questions

Nonstop from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu, with Air Tahiti flights on to Bora Bora, Moorea and the other islands. We'll confirm what's available from your home airport on your dates.

Peak periods include June–August (dry season) and honeymoon season year-round. Booking 2–4 months ahead usually gives you the widest choice of fares and seats.

You'll need a valid passport. Visa and entry rules depend on your citizenship and can change, so check the official French Polynesia government requirements before you travel — we can point you to the right source.

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