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

The cheapest way to get from Papeete to Cairns is to fly which costs $450 - $1,700 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papeete to Cairns is to fly which takes 17h 39m and costs $450 - $1,700.

How far is it from Papeete to Cairns?

The distance between Papeete and Cairns is 6841 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 39m to get from Papeete to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Papeete and Cairns?

Cairns is 20h ahead of Papeete. It is currently 7:00 PM in Papeete and 3:00 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Cairns.

Papeete to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Cairns by plane, car ferry, or train

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Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Cairns
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1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPT - CNS
17h 39m
$450–1,700
Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry
2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOZ - CNS
43h 10m
$711–2,385
Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Townsville Airport, train
1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane PPT - TSV
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
26h 15m
$526–3,078

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

5Weekly Planes

20h 38mAverage Duration

$452Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,840.7 km
Duration: 17h 39m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a week.

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