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How to get fromCairns to Bora-Boraby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Bora-Bora by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane CNS - BOB
    16h 25m
    $470–1,653

  2. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CNS - PPT
    2. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    20h 50m
    $575–1,910

  3. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane CNS - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    19h 10m
    $500–1,474

Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,640.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 25m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Bora-Bora, French Polynesia?

Virgin Australia, Air Tahiti Nui, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) 4 times a week.

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