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Cheapest airlines flights from Cairns to Lae

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Cairns to Lae, including Air Niugini, Air Niugini has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Lae according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Cairns to Lae in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$264, and round-trip tickets start at US$465.

      • CNS 07:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:10
        Cairns - Lae | Fri, Apr 24 | Air Niugini
        LAE 08:35
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Lae - Cairns | Wed, Apr 29 | PNG Air
        US$465 US$691
        33% off
        33% off
        US$691 US$465
      • CNS 07:00
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Cairns - Lae | Sat, May 23 | Air Niugini
        LAE 18:05
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:00
        Lae - Cairns | Sat, May 30 | Air Niugini
        US$474 US$691
        31% off
        31% off
        US$691 US$474
      • CNS 07:00
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        LAE 13:40
        Cairns - Lae | Sat, Apr 18 | Air Niugini
        LAE 08:35
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:00
        Lae - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | PNG Air
        US$485 US$691
        30% off
        30% off
        US$691 US$485
      • CNS 12:00
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Cairns - Lae | Sun, May 24 | Air Niugini
        LAE 13:55
        4h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Lae - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Air Niugini
        US$511
        26% off
        US$691 US$511
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Cairns - Lae | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
        LAE 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Lae - Cairns | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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      • CNS 07:00
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Cairns - Lae | Fri, May 1 | Air Niugini
        US$264 US$417
        37% off
        37% off
        US$417 US$264
      • CNS 12:00
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Cairns - Lae | Sat, May 23 | Air Niugini
        US$264 US$417
        37% off
        37% off
        US$417 US$264
      • CNS 07:00
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Cairns - Lae | Mon, Jun 1 | Air Niugini
        US$280 US$417
        33% off
        33% off
        US$417 US$280
      • CNS 07:00
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Cairns - Lae | Mon, Apr 20 | Air Niugini
        US$308
        26% off
        US$417 US$308
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Cairns - Lae | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Lae are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Lae Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Lae is about 1,151.15 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in October. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$264
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$465
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance1,151.15 km
Popular airlineAir Niugini
Flight statistics for the Cairns–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 Cairns to Lae (CNS-LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Niugini offers one-way fares as low as US$264 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to LAE on Fri, May 1), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$465 departing on Fri, Apr 24 and returning on Wed, Apr 29.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Fri, May 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$264.
    · 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.
    · 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 October.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Lae is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Lae on April 23, 2026 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at US$465.
  • The time difference between Lae and Cairns is 0h.
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