What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Moorea?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Moorea is to fly which costs $410 - $1,500 and takes 15h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Moorea?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Moorea is to fly and car ferry which takes 14h 56m and costs $550 - $2,000.

How far is it from Cairns to Moorea?

The distance between Cairns and Moorea is 6865 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Moorea?

It takes approximately 14h 56m to get from Cairns to Moorea, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Moorea?

Moorea is 20h behind Cairns. It is currently 2:07 PM in Cairns and 6:07 PM in Moorea.

Where can I stay near Moorea?

There are 709+ hotels available in Moorea.

Cairns to Moorea - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Moorea by plane or car ferry

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Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane CNS - PPT
2. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry
14h 56m
$550–1,973
Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane CNS - MOZ
15h 25m
$410–1,500

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

6Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

$541Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,864.9 km
Duration: 14h 56m

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

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) twice a week.

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