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Cheap flights from Cairns to French Polynesia from $921

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PPT
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to French Polynesia

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to French Polynesia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to French Polynesia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sat 2/506:00
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/508:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,767
Wed 15/421:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 22/408:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,036
Tue 14/421:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops44h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 22/408:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,063
Wed 15/421:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 18/408:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,066
Tue 14/421:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops44h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 18/408:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,093
Tue 14/411:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/403:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,604
Tue 14/411:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/403:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,710
Tue 14/411:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/408:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,958
Tue 14/411:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/410:40
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$3,063
Mon 13/406:00
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops16h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 19/403:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops17h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/3$3,117
Sun 12/418:55
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops27h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 19/403:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops17h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/3$3,134

Find flight deals from Cairns to French Polynesia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to French Polynesia flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,767

One-way from

$921
2/5-9/5
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Cairns to French Polynesia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to French Polynesia
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CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sat 2/5

06:00-22:20

2 stops36h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 9/5

08:25-08:40

2 stops28h 15m

$1,767
Fastest return journey

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Wed 15/4

21:40-22:00

2 stops20h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 22/4

08:25-22:45

2 stops18h 20m

$2,036

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 14/4

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 22/4

08:25-22:45

2 stops18h 20m

$2,063

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 14/4

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 18/4

08:25-19:15

2 stops38h 50m

$2,093

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 23/6

11:55-02:25

1 stop34h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 7/7

23:25-09:20

2 stops37h 55m

$3,973

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Mon 13/4

07:00-22:00

2 stops35h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 18/4

08:25-19:15

2 stops38h 50m

$4,058

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sun 12/4

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 18/4

08:25-19:15

2 stops38h 50m

$4,067

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 23/6

06:00-18:55

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 7/7

21:10-11:10

2 stops42h 00m

$27,963

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 14/4

06:00-18:55

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 21/4

21:10-11:10

2 stops42h 00m

$34,751

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:00-18:55

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 15/9

21:10-11:10

2 stops42h 00m

$50,671

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to French Polynesia

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to French Polynesia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to French Polynesia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 58% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to French Polynesia.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to French Polynesia?

    Departing from Cairns to French Polynesia will take you 20h 20m. The distance between Cairns and French Polynesia is about 6825 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to French Polynesia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to French Polynesia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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