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Cheap flights from Cairns to French Polynesia from $764

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PPT
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 March 2026.

Wed 29/717:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops52h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 18/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$1,790
Mon 27/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,924
Mon 27/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,941
Mon 27/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,942
Thu 30/719:15
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/808:25
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,946
Thu 30/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,959
Thu 30/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,962
Mon 27/719:15
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/808:25
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,007
Tue 28/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,014
Tue 28/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,031
Tue 28/711:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/803:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,034
Wed 10/613:55
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 13/608:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops39h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/3$2,036

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,790

One-way from

$764
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/7-18/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 35m total
  • Cairns to French Polynesia
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Cairns to French Polynesia
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CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Wed 10/6

13:55-22:00

2 stops28h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 13/6

08:25-19:30

2 stops39h 05m

$2,036

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Mon 27/7

21:40-22:00

2 stops20h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,118

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sat 1/8

21:40-22:20

2 stops20h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,118

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sun 26/7

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 19/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,145

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 31/7

21:40-22:20

2 stops44h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,145

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sun 26/7

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,145

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 28/7

21:40-22:00

2 stops44h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 22/8

08:25-22:40

2 stops18h 15m

$2,145

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Thu 16/4

15:45-02:25

2 stops30h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 23/4

19:50-18:25

2 stops26h 35m

$2,304

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 9/6

07:00-02:25

2 stops39h 25m

$764

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Mon 18/5

17:40-02:25

2 stops52h 45m

$843

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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 5 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.

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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 28h 05m. 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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