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How to get fromFrench Polynesia to Christmas Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from French Polynesia to Christmas Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane PPT - XCH
    39h 57m
    $500–1,700

  2. Fly from Bora Bora Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane BOB - XCH
    2d 4h
    $490–1,700

  3. Ferry, ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Uturoa to Huahineferry ferry
    3. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane HUH - XCH
    2d 10h
    $656–2,076

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration37h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,194.9 km
  • Duration: 39h 57m

What companies run services between French Polynesia and Christmas Island?

Air Tahiti Nui, Air New Zealand, and Qantas fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 3 times a week.

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