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$417+ Cheap flights to Port Moresby

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— POM
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Port Moresby in 2025

Find the latest flights to Port Moresby in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

$828

One-way from

$417

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$967

Good round-trip deal

$833 or less

Good one-way deal

$444 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 12/4-20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Sydney to Port Moresby
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Sydney to Port Moresby
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Port Moresby Jackson Fld.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Port Moresby Jackson Fld.
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Cheapest flights to Port Moresby
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Port Moresby. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 12/407:45SYD - POM
Nonstop4h 00mAir Niugini
Sun 20/413:10POM - SYD
Nonstop3h 55mAir Niugini
Deal found 19/2$828
Mon 24/306:00SYD - POM
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/317:00POM - SYD
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$834
Fri 6/621:35SYD - POM
1 stop14h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 10/613:15POM - SYD
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$897

Find flights to Port Moresby within your budget

Locate flights to Port Moresby that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/4

07:45-11:45

Nonstop4h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 20/4

13:10-17:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$828

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

06:00-08:30

1 stop27h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 30/3

17:00-21:55

1 stop27h 55m

$834

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

21:35-12:20

1 stop14h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 10/6

13:15-19:50

1 stop6h 35m

$897

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

15:35-13:25

1 stop22h 50m

$417

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

07:45-11:45

Nonstop4h 00m

$519

SydneyPort Moresby

SYD - POM

SYDPOM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

06:00-12:25

1 stop6h 25m

$521

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Deals found on 21/2

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Travel insights for flights to Port Moresby

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When is the best time to book a flight to Port Moresby?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Port Moresby. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to Port Moresby is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Port Moresby?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Port Moresby takes 4 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Port Moresby 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 most popular airlines that fly to Port Moresby?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Port Moresby are Qantas Airways and Air Niugini.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $551

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

From $389

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Moresby?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Port Moresby are Air Niugini and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Port Moresby by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Port Moresby by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Moresby, 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 Port Moresby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Moresby. 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 Port Moresby. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Getting around Port Moresby

It is often recommended to travel around Port Moresby via taxi. Carry out some research before your trip to determine which taxi companies are of good repute to ensure that you won’t fall foul of scam artists prying on tourists when you arrive here. Public motor vehicles (mini buses) are another option for those looking to make the most of their trip here – find one with your destination shown on the front or ask the driver for help if you are unsure which bus to take.

Getting downtown:

Situated 8 km away from the capital city of Port Moresby itself, the airport (POM) is known as the gateway to Papa New Guinea. On touching down from your flight, you can continue your journey by taxi, car hire, or public transportation.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Port Moresby?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Jackson Fld (POM) if they wish to fly to Port Moresby. The Port Moresby airport is 4.2 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Port Moresby?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Moresby?

    Port Moresby Jackson Fld is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Moresby. One-way flights to Port Moresby Jackson Fld typically cost $157, while return flights cost around $380.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Moresby?

    A return flight to Port Moresby will typically cost around $522, however they can be found for as little as $242.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Port Moresby depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Moresby, 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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