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How to get fromPapeete to New Caledoniaby plane or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Papeete to New Caledonia by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane PPT - NOU
    9h 1m
    $1,000–2,900

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane PPT - LIF
    17h 25m
    $500–1,500

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport

    1. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane MOZ - NOU
    17h 33m
    $1,018–2,708

  4. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Ouvéa Ouloup Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ouvéa Ouloup Airport (UVE)plane plane PPT - UVE
    20h 36m
    $600–1,700

  5. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to La Roche - Maré Island Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane plane PPT - MEE
    18h 19m
    $600–1,800

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) flights

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Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$826Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Papeete to New Caledonia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,663.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Air Caledonie International flies from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) once a week.

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