What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Moorea?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Moorea is to fly and car ferry which costs $440 - $1,800 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Moorea?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Moorea is to fly and car ferry which takes 16h and costs $440 - $1,800.

How far is it from Cairns to Moorea?

The distance between Cairns and Moorea is 6821 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Moorea?

It takes approximately 17h 25m to get from Cairns to Moorea, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Moorea?

Moorea is 20h behind Cairns. It is currently 6:27 PM in Cairns and 10:27 PM in Moorea.

Where can I stay near Moorea?

There are 311+ hotels available in Moorea.

Cairns to Moorea - 3 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Moorea by plane, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cairns to Moorea-Temae Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane CNS - MOZ
17h 25m
$600–2,900
Fly Cairns to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane CNS - PPT
2. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry
16h
$442–1,737
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane CTN - MOZ
27h
$687–2,918

Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) flights

2Weekly Planes

18h 12mAverage Duration

$643Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Moorea.

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Distance: 6,820.6 km
Duration: 17h 25m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Moorea, French Polynesia?

Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air Tahiti fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) twice a week.

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