Tahiti is an easy 7 1/2 hour direct flight from Los Angeles and just south of the equator, midway between Australia and South America.

It is in the same time zone as Hawaii, but because it is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed.

Faaa, the international airport of Tahiti, is regularly served by frequent jet connections, linking Tahiti with the west coasts of the United States and South America as well as with the Australasian region. The airport is a pleasant 10 minute drive from Papeete, the capital city.

Air France connects Tahiti from LAX 3/4 times a week .Operates a fleet of 747 from Paris to Los Angeles, and then on to Tahiti *Published fare:$940 ( low season), $1.090 (from 6/15 to 9/15)

Air New Zealand connects Tahiti from Auckland and Los Angeles. Flies to NZ with 747, with a stop in Tahiti *Published fare :$1,053 ( low season), $1,170 (from 6/15 to 9/15)

		Air Tahiti Nui flies from Los Angeles daily with Airbus aircrafts. Departs at 1 pm.  Sometimes 2 daily flights are available. *Published fare:from $840 ( low season), $990 (from 6/15 to 9/15)
		*You always get a discounted fare when you book through Tahiti Travel. * Subject to change. Does not include Los Angeles Airport tax of $190 p.p.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Information link