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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Papeete is to fly and car ferry which costs $500 - $1,700 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Papeete is to fly which takes 13h and costs $550 - $1,900.

How far is it from Cairns to Papeete?

The distance between Cairns and Papeete is 6842 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h to get from Cairns to Papeete, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Papeete?

Papeete is 20h behind Cairns. It is currently 12:17 AM in Cairns and 4:17 AM in Papeete.

Where can I stay near Papeete?

There are 611+ hotels available in Papeete.

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

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

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Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane CNS - PPT
13h
$550–1,900
Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane CNS - MOZ
2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
17h 21m
$543–1,661

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

5Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

$550Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,841.9 km
Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Papeete, 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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