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Cheap flights from Papeete to Cairns from $1,710

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PPT — CNS
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Papeete to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Papeete to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 May 2026.

Tue 23/603:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/706:00
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops16h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/5$1,710

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Papeete (PPT) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 May 2026.

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$1,710
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/6-1/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Papeete to Cairns
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Tue 23/6

03:55-22:45

2 stops22h 50m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

06:00-02:25

2 stops16h 25m

$1,710

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  • How long is the flight from Papeete to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Papeete to Cairns in 22h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Papeete to Cairns is about 6825 km.

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