If the approaching winter has you dreaming of warm, tropical weather, this deal might be just what the doctor ordered.
If the iconic overwater bungalows of the Maldives and the Seychelles are a little too far to travel, consider French Polynesia. With an easy nonstop flight from the West Coast, we have found availability in multiple cabins on Air Tahiti Nui, where you can switch to vacation mode the moment you board.
Here’s what you need to know to book this deal and save with a timely transfer bonus.
Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.
Related: Meet Manava Premium: Air Tahiti Nui’s new and improved premium cabin
TPG’s deal of the day basics
Airline: Air Tahiti Nui.
Routes: From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Faaa International Airport (PPT) in French Polynesia.
Best way to book: Qantas Frequent Flyer (or transfer from American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One or Citi ThankYou Rewards).
Price: 29,000 Qantas points one-way plus $59 in taxes and fees in economy class (or 25,000 Citi ThankYou Rewards points when using the 20% transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer until Nov. 8). There is plenty of availability from PPT to LAX for the same points price and slightly higher taxes and fees.
Retail price: From $678.
Travel dates: December 2025 to October 2026.
TPG tip: There is also limited availability in premium economy for 40,000 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points and in business class flying Air Tahiti Nui from LAX to PPT for 60,000 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points.
How to find and book TPG’s deal of the day
Since this deal is only available on select dates, the Seats.aero tool is a lifesaver when it comes to quickly finding award availability to French Polynesia.
Once you find your dates, head to the Qantas website to confirm award availability and then book your flight. If you need more Qantas points, transfer them from your preferred credit card program before booking.
Since transfers are irreversible, be sure to confirm award availability before you transfer your hard-earned rewards.
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How to earn the points and miles required for TPG’s deal of the day
It’s easy to earn credit card points that can be transferred to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program at a 1:1 ratio. Here are the best welcome offers available right now:
- American Express® Gold Card: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
- American Express Platinum Card®: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees),: For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Related: Best airline credit cards
Bottom line
If an overwater bungalow is on your travel bucket list but the Maldives are just a bit too far away, this is a great option to try the idyllic waters of French Polynesia. If you’re not based in California, it might even be worth booking a positioning flight to take advantage of this excellent deal.
But don’t delay. Availability is already limited, and deals like this won’t last long.
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