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Cheap flights from French Polynesia to Cairns from $852

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — CNS
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from French Polynesia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from French Polynesia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Sat 8/1109:10PPT - CNS
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1117:00CNS - PPT
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,615

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PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Sun 8/3

02:55-21:00

2 stops22h 05m

$855

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/2

03:00-17:15

2 stops18h 15m

$923

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Sun 8/2

02:55-23:05

3 stops24h 10m

$1,017

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Sat 7/2

09:10-22:05

2 stops16h 55m

$1,032

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Sun 8/3

02:55-16:40

3 stops17h 45m

$1,035

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Thu 18/12

12:20-22:30

2 stops38h 10m

$1,211

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Thu 25/12

12:20-13:45

3 stops53h 25m

$1,275

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Sat 27/12

08:35-23:05

3 stops42h 30m

$1,431

PapeeteCairns

PPT - CNS

PPTCNS

Papeete Faaa

Thu 20/11

03:00-09:05

2 stops34h 05m

$1,482

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Deals found on 3/11

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PF to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from French Polynesia to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from French Polynesia to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from French Polynesia to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from French Polynesia to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their French Polynesia to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from French Polynesia?

    For a flight from French Polynesia to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find deals for flights from French Polynesia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on French Polynesia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from French Polynesia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from French Polynesia to Cairns?

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