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$267+ Cheap flights from California to Tahiti

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LAX — PPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tahiti

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(French Bee)

One-way from

$267
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$926

Good round-trip deal

$555 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Tahiti
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tahiti. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mFrench Bee
Thu 5/297:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mFrench Bee
Deal found 4/30$556
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/297:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$640
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:20 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mAir Caraïbes
Thu 5/87:00 amPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 05mAir Caraïbes
Deal found 4/30$641
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:45 amLAX - PPT
Nonstop8h 50mDelta
Tue 5/206:45 pmPPT - LAX
Nonstop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/30$712
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:40 amLAX - PPT
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/89:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$720
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:52 pmLAX - PPT
2 stops36h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/77:00 amPPT - LAX
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$745
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:31 pmSNA - PPT
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:00 amPPT - SNA
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:25 pmSFO - PPT
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/79:10 pmPPT - SFO
Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$753
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:22 pmSAN - PPT
1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/127:00 amPPT - SAN
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$754
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Sat 5/3110:26 amLAX - PPT
1 stop11h 29mLufthansa
Tue 6/179:10 pmPPT - LAX
1 stop12h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$773
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:00 amLAS - PPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/57:00 amPPT - LAS
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$793
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Fri 5/28:54 pmSFO - PPT
1 stop22h 41mDelta
Thu 5/86:45 pmPPT - SFO
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/30$842

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tahiti that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tahiti that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Tahiti

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$556

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$640

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

11:20 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$651

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

10:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$713

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

4:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/15

9:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$722

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

6:52 pm-4:50 am

2 stops36h 58m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$745

Santa AnaPapeete

SNA - PPT

SNAPPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

1:31 pm-4:50 am

1 stop18h 19m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 6/9

7:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$745

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 6/5

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$753

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Fri 6/6

5:22 pm-4:50 am

1 stop14h 28m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-7:44 am

2 stops21h 44m

$754

Los AngelesPapeete

LAX - PPT

LAXPPT

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

10:26 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 6/17

9:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$773

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tahiti

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Tahiti

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tahiti?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tahiti (average of $620). Flying from California to Tahiti in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to FVS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tahiti. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Tahiti as you normally would.

Rainfall in Tahiti by month

Plan your trip to Tahiti by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tahiti ranges from 1.6 - 13.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Tahiti when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tahiti by month

Plan your trip to Tahiti by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tahiti, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of May, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tahiti

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tahiti. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tahiti. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Tahiti, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Tahiti flight route?

    The California to Tahiti flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Tahiti one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with French Bee, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $267. Delta flights start at $333 while deals on United Airlines start at $335 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Tahiti that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Tahiti flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Tahiti.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Tahiti?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tahiti by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tahiti?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tahiti (average of $620). Flying from California to Tahiti in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Tahiti

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Tahiti. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CaraïbesCheapest$396Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
French BeeCheapest$456Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$561Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$751Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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