How to Travel to Tahiti From Canada

Tahiti is the main part of French Polynesia.

Tahiti is located in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Although no nonstop flights are available between Canada and Tahiti, the tiny nation is about eight hours away by plane from Los Angeles, California, and Canadians wishing to travel to Tahiti can board connecting flights in that city. Travelers should note that no visa is required for Canadians wishing to stay for up to 90 days.

Things You'll Need

• Valid passport
• Return or connecting airline ticket

Instructions

1. Ensure you meet entry requirements for Tahiti. All visitors to Tahiti must carry a valid passport. Visitors must also have a return airline ticket to their resident country or a ticket to at least two more continuing destinations. Visitors must also demonstrate they have sufficient funds to cover the time they plan to stay in the country.

2. Travel to Los Angeles. As no nonstop flights are available between Canadian airports and Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti, the most convenient route to fly from Canada to Tahiti is through Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers can fly from various airports in Canada to Los Angeles on Air Canada, WestJet, Continental Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines.

3. Fly to Faa'a International Airport from Los Angeles. Air Tahiti Nui and Air France operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti. The flight from Los Angeles to Tahiti is about eight hours and 20 minutes. Travelers wishing to explore Tahiti can book flights on Air Tahiti, a major inter-island airline serving 40 islands from Faa'a Airport. The airline operates frequent daily flights to popular islands.

Tips & Warnings

• Travelers wishing to spend more than three months in Tahiti should contact their local French consulate for information on visas.

• Canadian, U.S. and European Union citizens do not need visas for stays in Tahiti up to three months. Visitors from other countries should contact their local French consulate for visa information.

• Entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers should check with their travel agent or French consulate before departure to confirm visa and entry requirements.

• While Air France provides daily service to Tahiti, flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui are only on certain days of the week. Travelers should contact airlines to confirm flights as they are subject to change.

References

• Tahiti Tourism: Where Is Tahiti?
• Tahiti Tourism: Visas and Entry

Resources

• Tahiti Tourism: Tahiti Travel Resources
• Air Tahiti Nui: Flight Schedules
• Air France Holidays: Tahiti Vacations