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How to get fromDes Moines to Bora-Boraby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane DSM - BOB
    18h 20m
    $619–2,323

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane DSM - PPT
    2. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    23h
    $729–2,513

  3. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane DSM - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    22h 30m
    $626–1,918

Des Moines (DSM) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,798 km
  • Duration: 18h 20m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bora-Bora, French Polynesia?

American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) once daily.

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