Cheap flights to Tahiti

Flight times from New Zealand to Tahiti can range anywhere from 4h-56h. The fastest and shortest one-stop flight is from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 6h 55m. The Auckland International Airport (AKL) quickest one-stop flight is 7h 30m while the Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 9h 10m. However, some flights may have a longer layover with a flight time to your destination that can be up to 69h.

You can find direct flights to Tahiti at Auckland International Airport (AKL). Qantas Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air New Zealand can fly you directly to the island without dealing with any stopovers along the way. The non-stop flights offer the fastest time to French Polynesia at around 4h 50m.

Once you’ve landed in Tahiti, there are a few ways for you to get around the island. The airport is in the Papeete suburb of Faa’a and just 6.9 km from the French Polynesia capital city. There’s a taxi station at the airport to make getting around the island simple. Some of the hotels in the area offer a free airport shuttle if you’ve booked a room with them. You can find transport tourist carriers that provide their services for visitors to the island. Car rentals from companies like Hertz and Avis are available at the airport, as well as at Papeete’s Centre Valma. Unfortunately, there’s no Lyft, Uber or other ridesharing options at the moment in Tahiti. A public bus stop is about 200 meters from the airport across the car park. The buses run almost every 15-20 minutes. Bus #3 and #7 can get you to Papeete’s centre.

Aside from taking in the beauty of French Polynesia’s largest island, there are plenty of things for you to do in Tahiti. It has stunning black-sand beaches, waterfalls, lagoons, and a couple of extinct volcanoes that are covered in lush greenery. You can hang around Papeete for shopping, dining, the nightlife, and sightseeing of various popular attractions. There are all types of tours, even biking and hiking through the island. You can enjoy the blue waters of the ocean by sailing, surfing, and scuba diving. The Vaipahi Gardens are located on the southern coast and features over 75 exotic plant species. Moorea is Tahiti’s sister island that’s just a boat ride away. Along with adding to the majestic beauty of your trip, it also features the Lagoonarium where you can swim in a colorful coral garden alongside the fishes, stingrays, and sharks.

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that’s valid for three months before arriving at French Polynesia. A visa is not required if you’re not staying over 90 days. Every visitor to French Polynesia also must have a return airline ticket to their resident country or at least two more continuing destinations along with sufficient funds to support themselves while on the island.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tahiti on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tahiti.

Papeete Faaa Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tahiti. One-way flights to Papeete Faaa Airport typically cost $474, while return flights cost around $749.

For those looking to save time traveling to Tahiti, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 45 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Papeete Faaa Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Papeete Faaa Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Motel Papa Raymond is the closest property to Papeete Faaa Airport (0.0 km away from Papeete Faaa Airport).