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Flights from Buka to Lae

Search cheap flights from Buka to Lae in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at €244, and round-trip tickets start at €610.

      • BUA 14:05
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Mon, Dec 15 | Air Niugini
        LAE 07:35
        5h
        1 stop
        BUA 13:35
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 22 | Air Niugini
        €610 €780
        22% OFF
        22% OFF
        €780 €610
      • BUA 14:05
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        LAE 14:40
        Buka - Lae | Wed, Dec 17 | Air Niugini
        LAE 15:25
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Wed, Dec 24 | PNG Air
        €702 €780
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        €780 €702
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        LAE 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BUA 16:00
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • BUA 14:50
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Buka - Lae | Thu, Jan 1 | PNG Air
        €244 €404
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        €404 €244
      • BUA 14:45
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 11:00
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | PNG Air
        €257 €404
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        €404 €257
      • BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Thu, Jan 1 | Air Niugini
        €264 €404
        35% OFF
        35% OFF
        €404 €264
      • BUA 14:05
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Fri, Dec 19 | Air Niugini
        €276
        32% OFF
        €404 €276
      • BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Air Niugini
        €363
        10% OFF
        €404 €363
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Buka to Lae are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Buka to Lae Flight Details

The distance between Buka and Lae is about 887.99 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in September. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price€244
Cheapest return ticket price€610
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance887.99 km

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Buka to Lae?

The cheapest time to fly from Buka to Lae: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one-way prices start at €244.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buka to Lae (BUA-LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as €244 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BUA to LAE on Thu, Jan 1), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €610 departing on Mon, Dec 15 and returning on Mon, Dec 22.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Buka to Lae is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Buka to Lae, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 1, with one-way flights priced at just €244.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is PNG Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lae travel is around September.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Buka to Lae is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Buka to Lae on December 15, 2025 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at €609.
  • The time difference between Lae and Buka is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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