Cheap Flights to Bora Bora from $2,969

Q: When is the best time to fly to Bora Bora?

Peak season Bora Bora is an extinct volcano and one of the beautiful islands that make up French Polynesia. For visitors arriving on cheap flights to Bora Bora it is perhaps the island that most resembles paradise with soft, sandy beaches and lush, green vegetation. The clear waters teem with marine life in the Lagoonarium making it a favoured island for snorkeling with stingrays, sea turtles and reef sharks. The dry season, from May to October, is the peak season and when tourists tend to book flights to Bora Bora. With temperatures a pleasant 24-28C rain is rare during this period. The island has a range of resort style accommodation – over-the-water bungalows, rooms with mountain and garden views to suit all budgets. Flight tickets and accommodation should be booked well ahead in peak season. Off Season The wet season, from November to April, is generally considered to be the low season and when you can pick up the cheapest flights to Bora Bora. February and March in particular are considered the least pleasant months with heavy rainfall and hot temperatures of 27 – 30C. However, if you can brave the heat, humidity and rain, you may be able to have a cheaper holiday as flight tickets and accommodation prices dip during the off season.

Flights to Bora Bora in 2021

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in	January	High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	$1,170	Average for round-trip flights in May 2021
Round-trip from	$5,528	From Sydney to Papeete
One-way from	$13	One-way flight from Sydney to Papeete

Cheapest prices for Bora Bora flights by month

The cheapest ticket to Bora Bora found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$1,176

February

$1,121

March

$1,153

April

$1,204

May

$1,220

June

$1,218

July

$1,228

August

$1,218

September

$1,175

October

$1,157

November

$1,139

December

$1,322

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Bora Bora. Flying to Bora Bora in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Bora Bora?

Average Papeete Faaa flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.

SYD - PPT Price	$1,121 - $1,616
PPT Temperature	29 - 32 °C
PPT Rainfall	37 - 268 mm

Peak season

Bora Bora is an extinct volcano and one of the beautiful islands that make up French Polynesia. For visitors arriving on cheap flights to Bora Bora it is perhaps the island that most resembles paradise with soft, sandy beaches and lush, green vegetation. The clear waters teem with marine life in the Lagoonarium making it a favoured island for snorkeling with stingrays, sea turtles and reef sharks. The dry season, from May to October, is the peak season and when tourists tend to book flights to Bora Bora. With temperatures a pleasant 24-28C rain is rare during this period. The island has a range of resort style accommodation – over-the-water bungalows, rooms with mountain and garden views to suit all budgets. Flight tickets and accommodation should be booked well ahead in peak season.

Off Season

The wet season, from November to April, is generally considered to be the low season and when you can pick up the cheapest flights to Bora Bora. February and March in particular are considered the least pleasant months with heavy rainfall and hot temperatures of 27 – 30C. However, if you can brave the heat, humidity and rain, you may be able to have a cheaper holiday as flight tickets and accommodation prices dip during the off season.

When is the best time to book a flight to Bora Bora?

For the best weather, book your flight to Bora Bora between May and October. The Heiva Festival, a month long celebration of traditional dance, music and song which takes place mid July is a popular reason to search for cheap flights to Bora Bora. The school holidays are busy times to take flights to Bora Bora and you may face stiff competition for lodgings, especially at the budget end of the market.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Bora Bora?

The cheapest flights to Bora Bora are usually found when departing on a Sunday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Bora Bora?

Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Bora Bora. Flights at midday are usually the most expensive.

How long is the flight to Bora Bora?

Flights from Sydney to Bora Bora – 10 hrs 15 mins

Flights from Melbourne to Bora Bora – 11 hrs 10 mins

Flights from Perth to Bora Bora – 15 hrs 15 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Bora Bora?

Air Tahiti operates flights to Bora Bora which has a small airport with basic services, the flight time is approximately 45 minutes. You can usually get cheap flights to Bora Bora by booking your airfare as part of a holiday package from a travel agency or online travel service. Passengers must fly to Tahiti first in order to take Bora Bora flights – Jetstar, Emirates, Qantas and Air New Zealand are all carriers that service this route from Australia.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Bora Bora Airport (BOB) is situated on the islet of Motu Mute. You can arrange for a boat to transfer you to your resort, there is also a free ferry that goes to Vaitape, the largest village. A bus service runs around the island’s one paved road, there is also a limited taxi service.