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$464+ Cheap flights to Papua New Guinea

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— POM
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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Flights to Papua New Guinea in 2024

Find the latest flights to Papua New Guinea in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

$883

One-way from

$464

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$975
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 20/1-27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Sydney to Port Moresby
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Sydney to Papua New Guinea
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
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Fri 20/1208:50SYD - POM
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 30/1212:40POM - SYD
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,070
Thu 19/1221:30SYD - POM
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/113:30POM - SYD
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,364

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SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

15:35-08:30

1 stop17h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 5/2

06:30-16:15

1 stop8h 45m

$865

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

21:35-12:35

1 stop16h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 27/1

12:40-17:40

Nonstop4h 00m

$911

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

08:50-11:45

Nonstop3h 55m

$475

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

22:00-12:35

2 stops15h 35m

$702

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/12

08:50-11:50

Nonstop4h 00m

$735

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Travel insights for flights to Papua New Guinea

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Papua New Guinea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Papua New Guinea?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Papua New Guinea takes 3 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Papua New Guinea from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Papua New Guinea are Air Niugini and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Papua New Guinea by month

Plan your trip to Papua New Guinea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papua New Guinea ranges from 20.0 - 210.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Papua New Guinea when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Papua New Guinea by month

Plan your trip to Papua New Guinea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papua New Guinea, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Papua New Guinea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Papua New Guinea. 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 Papua New Guinea. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

7.5
Good
809 reviews
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Papua New Guinea?

The most popular flight destinations in Papua New Guinea are Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen, Kavieng and Alotau.

Papua New Guinea climate

Papua New Guinea, located south of the Equator, has a Tropical climate. The northwest monsoon brings rain between December and March, the southeast monsoon dry weather between May and October. Port Moresby and other towns along the coast are hot and humid during the summer months, the highlands, naturally, will be cooler. There’s great variation throughout Papua New Guinea. In Lae and Alotau, for example, May to October is the wet season. The islands, New Britain, New Ireland and Bougainville, have rainfall patterns that differ to those on the mainland.

Getting around Papua New Guinea

There’s a great air network in Papua New Guinea. Jacksons International Airport is the major airport. From there, travellers can connect to more than 100 airports around the country. 

The road network is good between the Northern zone and the Highlands, but there’s no road link between the Northern zone and Port Moresby due to the terrain. 

There are taxis and local buses in the cities, bus services also operate around the country. 

Boats and ferries ply the waters – river cruises and ferries to the islands.

What is good to know if travelling to Papua New Guinea?

  • Tips are not expected or encouraged by visitors to Papua New Guinea. 
  • The Kokoda Track is the must-do, but there are other trails available. The Lark Force Trek covers the Bainings Mountain ranges in the East New Britain Province. This one is named for the Australian military garrison that fought against the Japanese Army in 1942. This trek includes meeting the local people, fishing and rafting. The Black Cat Track is a “newish” trail – for visitors, that is. It traverses some of the least-explored parts of Papua New Guinea from Salamaua to Wau, in the Morobe Province. 
  • New Ireland is a beautiful island with amazing diving. The Eastern Fields is another wonderful dive spot. They are about 170km south west of Port Moresby. 
  • Cruising, in smaller vessels that carry about 100 passengers, is the perfect way of getting around Papua New Guinea. 
  • Tunnung Island, north of New Hanover in the Three Island Harbour area, is a veritable Eden. Pristine waters and awesome diving.
  • When is the best time to fly to Papua New Guinea?

    Peak Season / Off Season: The peak season in Papua New Guinea really depends on what you want to do when you get there. Early March to the end of November is busy domestically as this is when several public holidays and school holidays fall and there are cultural shows such as the Mount Hagen cultural show (August) taking place too. Domestic flights are busy during this time.  July, August, and September are the best months for trekking holidays (including the Kokoda Track). The peak surf season runs from November through to late April. The peak flowering season is December to March.  Just a few of the popular events that take place in Papua New Guinea throughout the year are the Kavieng District Cultural Show (once known as Malagan Festival) in July, Mount Hagen Cultural Show in August, Goroka Show in mid-September and Alotau Canoe and Kundu Festival in November.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Papua New Guinea if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Papua New Guinea on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Papua New Guinea?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Papua New Guinea?

    Mount Hagen Kagamuga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Papua New Guinea. One-way flights to Mount Hagen Kagamuga typically cost $150, while return flights cost around $249.

  • How much is a return flight to Papua New Guinea?

    A return flight to Papua New Guinea will typically cost around $505, however they can be found for as little as $334.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Papua New Guinea depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Papua New Guinea, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 30 minutes).

  • Does Port Moresby Jackson Fld have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Port Moresby Jackson Fld can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Port Moresby Jackson Fld?

    Yes. Port Moresby Jackson Fld has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Gateway Hotel is the closest property to Port Moresby Jackson Fld (0.0 km away from Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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