New Caledonia
Aircalin
Aircalin is New Caledonia’s international airline, connecting Nouméa with Australia, Asia, France, and several Pacific Islands.
International airlines are the gateway to the Pacific Islands, connecting travelers from cities across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Whether you’re flying to French Polynesia, Fiji, Hawaii, the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, or the Solomon Islands, these carriers provide the long-haul routes that make exploring the Pacific possible.
Compare airlines serving the region and discover the best options for planning your island adventure.
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Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways connects Fiji with the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America through one of...
United States – State of Hawaii
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines connects the U.S. West Coast, Hawaiʻi, and the Pacific with growing international reach through Hawaiian Airlines.
French Polynesia
United Airlines
United Airlines links the U.S. mainland to key Pacific destinations, including Tahiti.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines
Solomon Airlines is the national carrier of the Solomon Islands, connecting Honiara with remote islands and key Pacific...
Pacific Islands
Air France
Premium connections from Europe to the Pacific Islands via US, Sydney and Tokyo
French Polynesia
Air Tahiti Nui
French Polynesia's flagship carrier flying to Tahiti from Paris, LA and Tokyo
International airlines are the gateway to the Pacific Islands, connecting travelers from cities across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Whether flying to French Polynesia, Fiji, Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, or the Solomon Islands, these carriers provide the long-haul routes that make exploring the Pacific possible.
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui is French Polynesia’s flagship carrier, operating long-haul flights from Paris, Los Angeles, and Tokyo to Papeete’s Faa’a International Airport. As the national carrier of French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui is the most direct connection between Europe, North America, Asia, and the islands — offering a premium Polynesian in-flight experience that sets the tone for the destination before you land.
Air France
Air France provides premium connections from Europe to the Pacific Islands via US and Sydney hubs, serving Papeete as part of its broader Pacific network. For travelers based in Europe who want full-service business class or premium economy on the long-haul crossing, Air France is one of the main alternatives to Air Tahiti Nui on the Paris to Tahiti route.
United Airlines
United Airlines links the US mainland to key Pacific destinations including Tahiti, operating daily flights from San Francisco to Papeete from 29 June 2026. United’s expansion to daily service puts it head to head with French Bee on the San Francisco to Tahiti corridor, good news for travelers who benefit from more seats, more schedule options, and more pricing competition. Read the full United Airlines flights to Tahiti guide for route details and what to expect.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines connects the US West Coast, Hawaii, and the Pacific with growing international reach following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, which completed in May 2026 under a single operating certificate. For travelers routing through Hawaii to the broader Pacific, Alaska’s expanded network offers more connection options than previously available. Read the full Alaska Airlines to Tahiti guide for current route information.
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways is the national carrier of Fiji and one of the most important regional hubs in the Pacific, connecting Nadi with Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Pacific Island destinations. Fiji Airways serves as the primary gateway for travelers entering the Pacific from Australia and New Zealand, and its Nadi hub is the key connection point for onward flights to Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, and other Pacific destinations. New routes include Gold Coast to Viti Levu and Fiji Airways Noumea services expanding its regional reach.
French Bee
French Bee is the budget long-haul alternative on the Paris to Tahiti route, operating Airbus A350-900 flights from Paris Orly and San Francisco to Papeete. Operating five weekly flights for summer 2026, French Bee offers the lowest base fares available from Europe and the US West Coast to French Polynesia on a pay-as-you-go model. Read the full French Bee flights to Tahiti guide for everything you need to know before booking.
Solomon Airlines
Solomon Airlines is the national carrier of the Solomon Islands, connecting Honiara with remote islands and key Pacific regional hubs. Beyond its domestic network, Solomon Airlines operates international routes connecting the Solomon Islands with Australia and neighboring Pacific destinations. A new route connecting Espiritu Santo from Brisbane expands access to Vanuatu from Australia.
New and upcoming routes to the Pacific Islands
The Pacific Islands airline network is expanding in 2026, with several new routes opening up access to destinations previously requiring multiple connections.
Sydney to Tahiti direct. A long-anticipated new route connecting Australia directly to French Polynesia launches from December 2026, removing the need for Australian travelers to connect through Los Angeles or Auckland. Read the full announcement and what it means for travelers in the Sydney to Tahiti direct flight article.
Gold Coast to Viti Levu. A new Fiji Airways route connecting Queensland’s Gold Coast directly with Fiji’s main island, expanding Australian access to Fiji beyond the main Sydney and Melbourne gateways. Full details in the Gold Coast to Viti Levu flights guide.
Fiji Airways Noumea. Fiji Airways expanding its New Caledonia connections, adding capacity on a route that serves both leisure travelers and the Pacific’s business travel market. Read more in the Fiji Airways Noumea article.
United Airlines daily San Francisco to Tahiti. United scaling up to daily service from San Francisco to Papeete from 29 June 2026, significantly increasing US access to French Polynesia. Full details in the United Airlines flights to Tahiti guide.
Fun flights in the Pacific Islands
Once you arrive, some of the most memorable experiences in the Pacific Islands happen in the air. Private scenic flights over Bora Bora’s lagoon, light aircraft tours revealing the full scale of French Polynesia’s atolls, and Cessna flights between islands combine transport with views that ground-level travel cannot match. Browse the best flight experiences across the Pacific Islands below.