Whats the easiest way to get there?
There is really only one practical way, via air. And LanChile is the only airline that flies to the island. But flights go from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island, and then most go on to Papeete in French Polynesia. So you can get to Easter Island via Tahiti or via Santiago. It is possible to do a ‘circle’ flight: going in from Santiago, to Easter Island, out via Tahiti, and fly home from Tahiti. Of course, you can also go by reverse direction, but the flights are heavily booked between Easter Island and Santiago creating real problems should you happen to get “bumped.” Between Easter Island and Tahiti the plane is seldom full. The circle route is a bit more costly, but you get an extra country that way. The flights take at least five hours, whether you are coming from Tahiti or from Santiago.
