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How to get fromCape Town to Papeeteby plane or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CPT - PPT
    28h 47m
    $1,112–3,614

  2. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane CPT - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    33h 39m
    $971–3,014

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration28h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,176.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 47m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Airlink, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a week.

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