Cheap flights from California to Tahiti from $292

The month of May is another great option to travel to Tahiti, with average flight prices from California averaging around $979.

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Tahiti. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,135. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,200.

Flying to Tahiti from California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $716 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Tahiti are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,206. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from San Francisco to Papeete Faaa for the best California - Tahiti flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tahiti from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tahiti for around $1,128 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tahiti from California for as low as $1,039 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Tahiti flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Air Caraïbes, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tahiti

French Bee, United Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tahiti from California according to our data. French Bee is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tahiti. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Tahiti on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of April 2026, there are 10 flights per day flying from California to Tahiti. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00PM, with 38% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

71 flights are operational weekly from California to Tahiti as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.