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Cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns from $257

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
POM — CNS
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 11 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$538

One-way from

$257

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$549

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 13/6-17/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns.
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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 11 March 2025.

Fri 13/609:55POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Tue 17/607:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 10/3$538
Wed 23/413:15POM - CNS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/407:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$737
Mon 16/613:15POM - CNS
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 30/614:25CNS - POM
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$934

Find flights from Port Moresby to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Port Moresby to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

Fly from

Port Moresby

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 13/6

09:55-11:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Tue 17/6

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$538

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 23/4

13:15-20:55

1 stop7h 40m

Cairns

Wed 30/4

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$737

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 16/6

13:15-20:55

1 stop7h 40m

Cairns

Mon 30/6

14:25-12:25

1 stop22h 00m

$934

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 27/3

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$257

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 27/3

06:30-17:10

1 stop10h 40m

$473

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 27/3

13:30-12:05

2 stops22h 35m

$588

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Deals found on 10/3

Best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Port Moresby to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $170). 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 11 March 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.

Weekly flight availability from Port Moresby to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Port Moresby to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

The most flights from POM to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 11 March 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
814 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

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
814 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
814 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns, you will be flying from Jackson Fld to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) take 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Jackson Fld to Cairns per day from 1 airline.

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

    This flight path from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns was viewed by 48 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 $538, 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 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    While on average a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns is generally $451, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $244. When looking at the most popular route, (Port Moresby Jackson Fld - Cairns), you can expect to pay $538 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $170). 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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