Air Tahiti Nui: Routes and Fares of the Tahitian Dreamliners

A Carrier Small by Choice, Not by Chance

Created to give French Polynesia its own independent long-haul link, the airline has always operated on a deliberately limited scale, in line with the size of the domestic market, relying on code-share agreements with other carriers to extend its network to Europe and Asia.

Four Dreamliners, Each with a Different Livery

The fleet has four 787-9s, each with a livery dedicated to a Polynesian floral or cultural motif, configured in business, premium economy and economy classes.

Los Angeles and Auckland, the Gateways to the World

Los Angeles remains the main gateway to North America and, through agreements with other carriers, to Europe; Auckland covers traffic to Oceania. The route to Paris via Los Angeles has returned to near-daily operation in the summer season, after the farewell to the Seattle link in early 2025.

On Board: Polynesian Hospitality

The theme of Polynesian hospitality runs through the entire onboard experience, from the flower welcome to catering inspired by local cuisine, with reclining seats in business class on the 787.

What Passengers Say

• Strengths: hospitable staff and an authentic Polynesian theme, much appreciated by those traveling for vacation.
• Weaknesses: limited frequency on the main routes due to the small fleet, and high prices in the absence of direct alternatives.

It is the ideal choice for those flying to Tahiti for a vacation who want a themed onboard experience from takeoff; it is less suitable for those who need more backup schedule options in case of the unexpected, given the low weekly frequency on the main routes. A practical tip: check the exact operating days of the Paris route via Los Angeles well in advance, because the frequency changes with the season and is not always daily.