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Cheap flights from Cairns to Port Moresby from $280

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — POM
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld are usually found in May or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Port Moresby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Port Moresby (POM). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$766

One-way from

$280

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$742
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/2-17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Cairns to Port Moresby
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Cairns to Port Moresby
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Port Moresby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Port Moresby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 22/107:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Fri 31/117:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 16/1$686
Fri 14/207:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/213:30POM - CNS
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$766
Wed 22/118:45CNS - POM
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/113:30POM - CNS
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,178

Find flights from Cairns to Port Moresby within your budget

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CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 14/2

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 17/2

13:30-08:20

1 stop18h 50m

$766

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 14/2

12:45-12:35

2 stops23h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 17/2

13:30-22:45

1 stop9h 15m

$1,181

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 16/4

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$280

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 16/4

16:00-12:20

1 stop20h 20m

$534

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 16/4

13:35-12:20

2 stops22h 45m

$650

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Port Moresby

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Port Moresby. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Port Moresby is 39 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby (average of $402). Flying from Cairns to Port Moresby in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 CNS to POM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Port Moresby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% on flights from Cairns to Port Moresby by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    The Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld flight path was viewed by 734 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Port Moresby round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Port Moresby is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,181 on this airline.

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

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby is generally $661, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $371. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld), you can expect to pay $512 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Port Moresby 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 Cairns to Port Moresby?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby (average of $402). Flying from Cairns to Port Moresby in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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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Air NiuginiCheapest$513Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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