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Cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns from $247

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
POM — CNS
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Port Moresby (POM) 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$518

One-way from

$247

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$613
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 12/5-16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Port Moresby to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Mon 12/517:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Fri 16/511:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 10/4$518
Mon 12/513:15POM - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/507:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$737
Sat 24/513:15POM - CNS
2 stops22h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 31/514:25CNS - POM
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,046

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Port Moresby to Cairns that are best for you.

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Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 12/5

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Fri 16/5

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

$518

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 12/5

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Fri 16/5

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$737

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 24/5

13:15-11:35

2 stops22h 20m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

14:25-12:25

1 stop22h 00m

$1,046

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 4/5

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$247

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 24/5

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$442

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Deals found on 9/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Port Moresby to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Port Moresby to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 10 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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  • How popular is this Port Moresby to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns was viewed by 43 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Port Moresby to Cairns round-trip?

    Air Niugini, at $518, was found to be the cheapest airline from Port Moresby to Cairns. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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