Getting Here
Plan your journeyto paradise.
Tahiti is closer than you think — nonstop from the US West Coast in about eight hours. Below: the routes our guests use most, a quick way to search live flights, and the essentials for a smooth arrival.
Live search
Check fares & schedules
Pick your departure city and dates — Skyscanner opens in a focused popup, pre-filled with your search. We may earn a small commission if you book through that link, at no extra cost to you.
Carriers serving Tahiti (PPT)
Schedules vary by season — live availability appears in the flight search below.
Direct & one-stop routes
Flying to Tahiti (PPT)
Tahiti's international airport, Faa'a (IATA code PPT), is a 25-minute drive from the villa. We'll arrange the transfer if you let us know your flight.
| From | Route | Carriers | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | LAX → PPT | Air Tahiti Nui, French Bee, Delta (seasonal)Daily departures year-round. | ≈ 8h 20m direct |
| San Francisco | SFO → PPT | United Airlines, French BeeUnited has flown this route nonstop since late 2022 — the only US legacy carrier serving Tahiti direct. | ≈ 8h direct |
| Seattle | SEA → PPT | Delta (seasonal)Seasonal service — check Skyscanner for current frequencies. | ≈ 9h direct |
| New York / Boston | JFK / BOS → PPT | United or Delta via LAX / SFO | ≈ 14h total |
| Paris | CDG → PPT | Air Tahiti Nui, French Bee, Air France (codeshare via LAX or SFO) | ≈ 22h total |
| Auckland | AKL → PPT | Air Tahiti Nui | ≈ 5h direct |
| Tokyo | HND / NRT → PPT | Air Tahiti Nui (seasonal) | ≈ 11h direct |
Seasonal services (Delta, Air Tahiti Nui Tokyo) vary by month — the Skyscanner search above reflects current availability.
Airport transfer
Faa'a (PPT) → the villa is about 25 minutes by car. Share your flight number with us at booking and we'll have a private transfer ready at arrival — included for stays of seven nights or more, otherwise from $80 one-way.
Before you fly
Travel essentials
Visa
Visa-free for US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ — up to 90 days.
Currency
CFP Franc (XPF). USD and EUR widely accepted; cards work everywhere.
Time zone
UTC−10 (same as Hawaii, no daylight saving).
Language
French and Tahitian. English is spoken at the villa and most hotels.
Ready when you are
Lock in your dates.
Once your flights are sorted, secure the villa for those nights with a 30% deposit. Cancellation is flexible up to 60 days out.