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How to get fromCairns to Papeeteby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Papeete by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cairns 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
    16h 30m
    $1,100–6,000

  2. Fly Cairns to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

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    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
    21h 21m
    $515–1,659

  3. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TSV - PPT
    24h 6m
    $534–2,791

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,841.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

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

Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) once daily.

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