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$349+ Cheap flights from California to Tahiti

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PPT
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tahiti

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 July 23, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/253:45 pm
SJC
-
PPT
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Wed 1/138:50 am
PPT
-
SJC
1 stop26h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$584
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:12 pm
SJC
-
PPT
1 stop14h 18m
Delta
Wed 8/197:40 am
PPT
-
SJC
1 stop11h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/175:55 am
OAK
-
PPT
2 stops26h 20m
Delta
Sat 12/268:50 am
PPT
-
OAK
2 stops25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:36 pm
SFO
-
PPT
1 stop17h 54m
Delta
Mon 9/77:40 am
PPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$619
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/243:45 pm
SJC
-
PPT
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Tue 1/58:50 am
PPT
-
SJC
1 stop28h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/258:59 pm
SFO
-
PPT
1 stop11h 16m
Delta
Thu 1/78:50 am
PPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$620
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/259:45 am
SFO
-
PPT
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Fri 1/18:50 am
PPT
-
SFO
1 stop12h 21m
Air France
Deal found 7/18$621
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2810:31 am
SFO
-
PPT
2 stops21h 44m
Air France
Fri 1/88:50 am
PPT
-
SFO
2 stops36h 51m
Air France
Deal found 7/18$623
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/38:35 pm
SFO
-
PPT
1 stop11h 55m
Air France
Thu 9/107:40 am
PPT
-
SFO
1 stop13h 00m
Air France
Deal found 7/20$624
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:00 pm
SFO
-
PPT
2 stops18h 30m
Air France
Wed 8/197:40 am
PPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 50m
Air France
Deal found 7/19$625
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/72:36 pm
SFO
-
PPT
1 stop17h 54m
Air France
Fri 9/187:40 am
PPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 18m
Air France
Deal found 7/19$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 8/3111:20 pm
SFO
-
PPT
Nonstop8h 20m
French Bee
Mon 9/77:00 am
PPT
-
SFO
Nonstop8h 05m
French Bee
Deal found 7/19$627

Find flight deals from California to Tahiti

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tahiti flight deals. Data was last updated July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$349
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,449

Good round-trip deal

$669 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tahiti that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Wed 8/12

6:12 pm-5:30 am

1 stop14h 18m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 8/19

7:40 am-10:13 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$614

San JosePapeete

SJC - PPT

SJCPPT

San Jose

Tue 8/11

6:12 pm-5:30 am

1 stop14h 18m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 8/19

7:40 am-10:13 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$614

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Thu 12/17

5:55 am-6:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 12/25

8:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops37h 06m

$631

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:54 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 36m

Papeete Faaa

Fri 9/11

7:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$790

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Thu 12/31

5:55 am-6:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 1/11

8:50 am-4:32 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$794

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:58 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 32m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/13

7:40 am-8:29 am

1 stop21h 49m

$795

OaklandPapeete

OAK - PPT

OAKPPT

Oakland

Wed 9/30

5:00 pm-5:30 am

2 stops39h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 10/7

7:40 am-11:51 am

2 stops25h 11m

$805
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 9/7

9:10 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$813

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 9/20

9:10 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$813

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 9/17

9:10 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$813

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tahiti

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tahiti from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $630). Flying from California to Tahiti in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,144). 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 July 23, 2026.

When flying from California to Tahiti, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from California to Tahiti

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tahiti. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to zzFVS are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Tahiti?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Tahiti, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Tahiti?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Tahiti. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Tahiti flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tahiti. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Tahiti flight route?

    The California to Tahiti flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Tahiti?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from California to Tahiti in about 8h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. California and Tahiti are separated by a distance of 4200 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $215. Air Caraïbes flights start at $288 while deals on United Airlines start at $423 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Tahiti?

    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 $630). Flying from California to Tahiti in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,144). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Tahiti

Discover the top 10 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$363Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$372Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CaraïbesCheapest$393Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
Air FranceCheapest$441Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$454Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$464Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$617Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$880Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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