Locals looking to visit a paradisaical hot spot on the other side of the globe can score the best possible deal right now.
Famous for silky, white-sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, over-water bungalows, and lush vegetation, French Polynesia welcomes visitors in droves from around the world.
For Vancouverites, however, travelling to the sun-soaked island destination typically costs a pretty penny. Tickets start at around $1,250 CAD and go up from there, with many return options totalling over $2,000.
There are no direct flights from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, Tahiti. Travellers will also typically pay a couple of hundred dollars more for Vancouver flights with only one stop rather than two.
How Vancouver residents can score cheap flights to Tahiti
While tickets out of the Lower Mainland may go on sale once or twice a year to Tahiti, the best bet to score a cheap ticket involves a drive down the United States.
Right now, return airfare from the Snohomish County Airport (PAE) near Everett, Washinton costs less than half the price. It takes about two hours to drive down from Vancouver, depending on border wait times.
For example, the total cost of the ticket that departs on Feb. 15 and returns on Feb. 23 is $511.10 USD with all taxes and fees, which works out to $678.44 CAD including all taxes and fees. There is only one stopover in San Francisco.
You can book your ticket through Kayak.
