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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 US$283, and round-trip tickets start at US$456.

      • BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Wed, Jun 24 | Air Niugini
        LAE 07:20
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Sun, Jun 28 | Air Niugini
        US$456 US$563
        19% off
        19% off
        US$563 US$456
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE 14:00
        Buka - Lae | Sun, Jun 21 | Normal Airline
        LAE 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BUA 16:00
        Lae - Buka | Tue, Jun 23 | Normal Airline
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      • BUA 13:10
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        LAE 08:55
        Buka - Lae | Wed, Jun 24 | Air Niugini
        US$283 US$351
        19% off
        19% off
        US$351 US$283
      • BUA 15:55
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Buka - Lae | Wed, Jun 24 | PNG Air
        US$284 US$351
        19% off
        19% off
        US$351 US$284
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE 14:00
        Buka - Lae | Sun, Jun 21 | 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 priceUS$283
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$456
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance887.99 km
Flight statistics for the Buka–Lae route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Niugini offers one-way fares as low as US$283 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BUA to LAE on Wed, Jun 24), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$456 departing on Wed, Jun 24 and returning on Sun, Jun 28.
  • 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 Wed, Jun 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$283.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Niugini.
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    · 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 June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Buka to Lae on June 22, 2026 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at US$456.
  • The time difference between Lae and Buka is 1h.
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