The largest island in French Polynesia is served by a number of North American and European carriers. Known for its black sand beaches, waterfalls, and lagoons, Tahiti is a popular vacation destination for US visitors, driving year-long air travel between Tahiti and various destinations in the US.
Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows airlines with the largest number of flights between the US and Tahiti. This article explores the top six airlines offering the most flights in 2024.
6 Hawaiian Airlines
Flights in 2024: 106
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats29,468 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)80,447,640
The major airline of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, offers 106 flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024, primarily connecting the island of Honolulu (HNL) to Papeete, Tahiti (PPT). Hawaiian Airlines utilizes its widebody Airbus A330-200 on the 5 hours 55 minute route.
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In 2024, the airline is offering 29,468 seats, accumulating over 80 million ASMs.
5 Delta Air Lines
Flights in 2024: 134
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats28,944 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)118,525,680
The world’s largest airline by revenue, Delta Air Lines, offers 134 direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to the main island of French Polynesia. The airline operates its Boeing 767-300ER product on route to Papeete (PPT). Beginning in November 2022, the airline offers four cabin experiences, including Delta One suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin onboard the 9-hour flight.
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Typically, during the North American winter season, the airline offers three times weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In 2024, the airline is offering 28,944 seats, accumulating over 118.5 million ASMs.
4 French Bee
Flights in 2024: 294
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats120,834 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)506,052,792
The French low-cost long-haul carrier French Bee offers direct flights between the West Coast of the United States and French Polynesia. The airline primarily connects two of the largest Pacific hubs in the US: Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).
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Utilizing its Airbus A350-900 fleet, the French carrier offers 294 flights this year. The airline’s A350-900s are configured with a two-class layout, offering 35 recliner-style seats (Pitch 36”, Width 18”) and 376 standard seats in Economy (Pitch 32”, Width 16-17”). In 2024, the airline will offer 120,834 seats, accumulating over 506 million ASMs.
3 United Airlines
Flights in 2024: 504
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats126,868 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)531,323,184
One of the three largest US carriers, United Airlines, offers 504 flights to and from Tahiti, primarily connecting its San Francisco (SFO) hub to PPT. The airline uses various Boeing Dreamliner fleets, particularly the 787-8 and the 787-9.
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The carrier’s Dreamliner fleet is configured with four cabin classes; United Polaris business class, United Premium Plus, United Economy Plus, and United Economy. United Airlines operates five weekly flights on average between SFO and PPT, offering 126,868 seats, accumulating over 531 million ASMs this year.
2 Air France
Flights in 2024: 506
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats153,672 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)629,286,840
The French national carrier Air France is scheduled to operate 506 direct flights between the US and the Polynesian islands this year. The airline utilizes its fleet of Airbus A350-900 jets primarily to connect Los Angeles (LAX) to PPT.
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The airlines’ A359s are configured with three classes, including Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seating. This year, the airline is offering 153,672 seats, accumulating nearly 630 million ASMs.
1 Air Tahiti Nui
Flights in 2024: 1,030
Flights between the US and Tahiti in 2024 Number of seats302,820 Available Seat Miles (ASMs)1,280,300,028
Topping our list of airlines with the largest number of flights between the US and Tahiti is the local airline of French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui. Offering a whopping 1,030 flights this year, the airline connects the most prominent US West Coast airports, including LAX and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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The airline primarily uses its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, offering 294 seats per departure. The airline’s Dreamliner fleet is configured with three cabin classes, including Poerava Business, Moana Premium, and Moana Economy. In 2024, the airline is offering 302,820 seats, accumulating nearly 1.3 billion ASMs.
