Travelers can now book nonstop economy flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti’s Faa’a International Airport using as few as 25,000 Capital One miles thanks to a current transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. This offer covers flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui during the island’s off-peak months in late 2026 and early 2027, helping vacationers secure premium destinations at reduced points and cash costs.
The standard award rate for this route is 29,000 Qantas points one-way plus taxes and fees, but Capital One is running a 20% transfer bonus to Qantas that ends in May, effectively lowering the points requirement to 25,000 Capital One miles. The cash price for these economy seats starts at approximately $747, making the award redemption a valuable option for points users. Alternatively, American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou points can be transferred to Qantas at a 1:1 ratio, though these transfers do not carry a bonus.
Travelers interested in this deal should first use tools like Seats.aero to check availability before transferring rewards, as points transfers are final. The flights are widely available across several dates in the fall and early winter months, coinciding with Tahiti’s shoulder and rainy seasons—periods that typically offer fewer crowds and reduced resort rates. For travelers not based in Los Angeles, booking a separate connecting flight to LAX using points or cash may still yield significant overall savings given the value of the Tahiti award ticket.