Entry Requirements

Tahiti, Paris, and Auckland are open – Tokyo remains suspended

The Islands of Tahiti are open to travel from the United States effective May 1st, 2021. Please click on the Entry Requirements to French Polynesia tab below for must read information.

Flights From Los Angeles to Auckland via Tahiti are open starting May 4th, 2022.

Flights from Papeete to Tokyo are suspended through November, 2022.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRANCE TO FRENCH POLYNESIA

Flight Checklist from LAX to Tahiti 

View our departure check list from LAX to Tahiti

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability.

Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on « Tahiti Tourisme » website.

Flight Checklist from LAX to Paris

View our departure check list from  LAX to Paris

In all cases, the usual travel restrictions apply (visas, duration of stay, etc.).

For more information, please view official page of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs:https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19-international-travel

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability. Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the respective government website.

CDC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS TO THE US

Prior to departure (returning in United States only)

CDC rules for Covid-19 testing:
Effective 12:01am ET on June 12, 2022, the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) will no longer require air passengers travelling from a foreign country to the United States to present a negative COVID-19 viral test or documented recovery from COVID-19 before they board their fight. Click here for the official news release update.
 

Exception

However, As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on January 5, new requirements apply to air passengers 2 years of age and older traveling to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, as well as those traveling from Seoul, Toronto, and Vancouver who have been in China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the past 10 days. These passengers, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, must test negative for COVID-19 no later than two days prior to flight departure. Individuals who have been infected with COVID-19 within 90 days prior to travel to the United States may present documentation of recovery from COVID-19. (The exact details of the CDC requirement may be found by clicking here.)

Mandatory Travel Declaration

Non-US citizens and non-immigrants seeking to enter the United States must download and complete an Attestation for entry/transit into the USA.  

US citizens and nationals must only present a valid passport at check-in, regardless of their vaccination status.

To view the  Presidential Proclamation from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for unvaccinated non-citizen visitors please follow the link provided.

Flight Checklist from Tahiti to LAX

View our departure check list from Tahiti to LAX

Flight Checklist from Paris CDG to LAX

View our departure check list from Paris to LAX

Flight Checklist from Auckland to LAX

View our departure check list from Auckland to LAX 

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability. Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the respective government website.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRANCE TO NEW ZEALAND

We inform you that the New Zealand government no longer requires vaccination against Covid-19 for entry into New Zealand, nor pre-departure Covid-19 testing before your departure and nor self-isolation upon arrival.
We also inform you that as of October 20, 2022, travelers are no longer required to complete the NZTD Travel Declaration within 28 days of departure to New Zealand.

However, when you arrive at the airport in New Zealand, you will be able to receive a health 1 Covid test kit (antigen test) to be carried out during your stay. For more information on the health protocol on arrival, please click here.

All travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, departing from the United States - Airport Checklist:

1. A passport that is valid for 3 months beyond the date of return, or a passport that is valid for 1 month beyond the date you intend to depart New Zealand, if the issuing government has consular representation in New Zealand and is able to issue a new travel documents.
2. NZeTA visa (including for transit passengers)
3. Pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35

No quarantine or self-isolation on arrival required. 

View our departure checklist from LAX to New Zealand

AIR TAHITI NUI FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Air Tahiti Nui has finalized its flight schedule between Los Angeles - Papeete, Los Angeles - Paris, Seattle - Papeete,  Papeete - Auckland, and Papeete - Tokyo through October, 2023. For future travel arrangements or refund information, please click here.

Flight Schedule: October 30, 2022 - March 25, 2023*

*Schedules subject to change.

LOS ANGELES - TAHITI

(*) 5th frequency - From 04DEC22 to 10JAN23

SEATTLE - TAHITI

(*) From 30OCT22 to 04NOV23 and from 11MAR23 to 26MAR23, times will be:

TN52 PPT 2135 SEA 1000+1

TN51 SEA 1230 PPT 1905

LOS ANGELES - PARIS

(*) 5th frequency - From 04DEC22 to 10JAN23

TAHITI - AUCKLAND

(*) 3rd frequency to operate except from weeks 10 to 12 

Flight Schedule: March 26 - October 28, 2023*

*Schedules subject to change.

LOS ANGELES - TAHITI

SEATTLE - TAHITI

From March 26 to 11 June and September 4 to October 28.

From June 12 to September 3.

LOS ANGELES - PARIS

SEATTLE - PARIS

From June 12 to September 3.

TAHITI - AUCKLAND

As flight schedules are subject to change, please contact your travel provider or Air Tahiti Nui reservations to reconfirm your itinerary. 

Please watch for updates via email as well as our website, www.airtahitinui.com