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Cheap flights from Cairns to Papeete from $866

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PPT
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Papeete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Papeete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 June 2026.

Fri 21/821:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops44h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/808:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops36h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/6$1,977
Sun 19/706:50
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops15h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/703:55
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop34h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$1,990
Fri 21/821:40
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/808:25
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$2,303
Thu 6/811:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/812:20
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$2,378
Wed 24/606:45
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/603:55
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$2,451
Tue 23/611:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sat 27/603:55
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop34h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/6$2,713
Tue 23/611:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/603:25
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$2,719
Wed 24/606:45
CNS
-
PPT
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/608:25
PPT
-
CNS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$2,721
Tue 23/611:55
CNS
-
PPT
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/603:55
PPT
-
CNS
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$2,823

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Papeete (PPT). 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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,977

One-way from

$866
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/8-29/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 25m total
  • Cairns to Papeete
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Cairns to Papeete
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CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 21/8

21:40-22:20

2 stops44h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 29/8

08:25-17:10

2 stops36h 45m

$1,977

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Fri 21/8

21:40-22:20

2 stops44h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 29/8

08:25-10:45

1 stop30h 20m

$2,303

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Thu 6/8

11:55-02:25

1 stop34h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 13/8

12:20-09:20

2 stops49h 00m

$2,378
Fastest return journey

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Sun 19/7

11:55-02:25

1 stop10h 30m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 25/7

03:55-10:45

1 stop34h 50m

$2,421
Cheapest one-way

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:50-02:25

2 stops39h 35m

$1,023

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Thu 9/7

06:00-18:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,024

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 7/7

07:00-02:25

3 stops39h 25m

$1,035

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Wed 15/7

17:40-22:00

2 stops24h 20m

$1,041

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Tue 14/7

11:50-17:00

3 stops25h 10m

$1,056
Fastest single journey

CairnsPapeete

CNS - PPT

CNSPPT

Cairns

Wed 8/7

21:40-22:00

2 stops20h 20m

$1,057

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Papeete?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to Papeete in just under 44h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Cairns and Papeete is about 6825 km.

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

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