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 $400 - $1,500 and takes 26h 53m.

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 26h 53m and costs $400 - $1,500.

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 26h 53m 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 11:03 PM in Papeete and 7:03 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Cairns.

Papeete to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

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

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Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport
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1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPT - CNS
26h 53m
$400–1,500
Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly
1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry
2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOZ - CNS
2d
$661–2,185

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

6Weekly Planes

25h 50mAverage Duration

$407Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,841.3 km
Duration: 26h 53m

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) 6 times a week.

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