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How to get fromPapeete to Cairnsby plane, car ferry, or train

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

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  1. 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 plane PPT - CNS
    27h 34m
    $400–1,500

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOZ - CNS
    2d 2h
    $661–2,184

  3. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PPT - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    25h 45m
    $490–2,902

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,840.7 km
  • Duration: 27h 34m

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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