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How to get fromCairns to Papeete Airport (PPT)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Papeete Airport (PPT) by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cairns

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CNS - PPT
    12h 40m
    $500–1,900

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    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 38m
    $515–2,309

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CTN - PPT
    19h 45m
    $547–1,818

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,835.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Papeete Airport (PPT), 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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