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How to get fromNelson to Papeeteby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Papeete by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane NSN - PPT
    10h 52m
    $352–1,402

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BHE - PPT
    11h 44m
    $379–1,532

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,425.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice daily.

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