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How to get fromCairns to French Polynesiaby plane or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to French Polynesia by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CNS - PPT
    13h
    $550–1,900

  2. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane CNS - BOB
    17h 30m
    $526–1,767

  3. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane CNS - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    17h 21m
    $548–1,656

Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,841.9 km
  • Duration: 13h

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

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 5 times a week.

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