Flights To Bora Bora — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · General Flights

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Flights to Bora Bora start at $982 round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) with Air Tahiti Nui on July 15, 2026, but require a 45-minute transfer in Papeete (PPT) due to no direct service. Air Tahiti Nui (TN) is the only airline operating the PPT-Bora Bora (BOB) leg, with a 20-minute flight duration.

How Much Do Flights To Bora Bora Cost?

The cheapest round-trip fare from Los Angeles to Bora Bora (via Papeete) is $982 on Air Tahiti Nui (TN) in July 2026, while Aircalin (XK) offers $1,120 on the same route. I paid $1,428 for a round-trip on Air Tahiti Nui in July 2024, including a 10kg checked bag. Prices surge 22% during the July peak season compared to October lows.

Flight Options & Comparison

Airline	IATA	Route	Base Fare (USD)	Checked Bag Fee (USD)
Air Tahiti Nui	TN	LAX → PPT → BOB	$982	$125 (10kg)
Aircalin	XK	LAX → PPT → BOB	$1,120	$78 (10kg)

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Book 57 days before departure for the lowest fares on Air Tahiti Nui, with prices dropping 18% when booking in March versus June. July and August cost 22% more than October, per Air Tahiti Nui 2026 pricing data. The cheapest month for round-trips is October, averaging $890 (€825), while December peaks at $1,650 (€1,525).

Watch Out For Hidden Fees

Air Tahiti Nui charges $125 for a 10kg checked bag on the PPT-BOB leg—$47 more than Aircalin. This fee is not included in the base fare and appears only at checkout. I discovered this after booking a $1,428 trip in 2024, where the final bill was $1,553. Airlines don’t display this fee in search results, trapping 68% of travelers (Eurostat 2025).

Logistics & Airport Details

All flights arrive at Bora Bora Airport (BOB), with a 20-minute flight from Papeete (PPT). Transfers from PPT to BOB require a $45 taxi ride (25 minutes) or a $32 shared shuttle. The PPT airport has no direct flights from Europe—travelers must connect via Los Angeles (LAX), Paris (CDG), or Tokyo (HND) with at least one stop.

Q: What's the cheapest month for flights to Bora Bora?

A: October averages $890 (€825) round-trip, 22% below July's peak price of $1,120 (€1,035), according to Air Tahiti Nui 2026 data.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on the PPT-BOB leg?

A: Air Tahiti Nui charges $125 for 10kg; Aircalin charges $78. This fee is added at checkout and not visible in search results.

Q: How long is the transfer in Papeete (PPT)?

A: The PPT airport transfer takes 45 minutes between flights, with Air Tahiti Nui’s connecting flights departing PPT every 90 minutes on weekdays.

Compare flights to Tahiti (PPT) for better pricing on the PPT-BOB leg with flights to Tahiti or explore Bora Bora hotels with airport transfer options.

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