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Flights from Lae to Buka

Search cheap flights from Lae to Buka in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at KRW 274,469, and round-trip tickets start at KRW 820,700.

      • LAE 07:35
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        BUA 10:25
        Lae - Buka | Sat, Jan 24 | Air Niugini
        BUA 14:50
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        LAE 13:55
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Jan 31 | PNG Air
        KRW 820,700 KRW 1,618,048
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 820,700
      • LAE 15:25
        18h
        1 stop
        BUA 10:25
        Lae - Buka | Sat, Jan 24 | PNG Air
        BUA 14:50
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        LAE 11:55
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Jan 31 | PNG Air
        KRW 822,991 KRW 1,618,048
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 822,991
      • LAE 07:35
        4h 5m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Tue, Jan 13 | Air Niugini
        BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Tue, Jan 20 | Air Niugini
        KRW 832,987 KRW 1,618,048
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 832,987
      • LAE 07:35
        4h 5m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Thu, Jan 1 | Air Niugini
        BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Thu, Jan 8 | Air Niugini
        KRW 927,947
        43% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 927,947
      • LAE 07:35
        5h
        1 stop
        BUA 13:35
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 29 | Air Niugini
        BUA 14:05
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Mon, Jan 5 | Air Niugini
        KRW 936,902
        42% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 936,902
      • LAE 07:45
        3h 55m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Sat, Dec 20 | Air Niugini
        BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 27 | Air Niugini
        KRW 1,181,175
        27% OFF
        KRW 1,618,048 KRW 1,181,175
      • LAE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUA Invalid Date
        Lae - Buka | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        BUA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAE 16:00
        Buka - Lae | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • LAE 08:40
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        BUA 17:50
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 15 | PNG Air
        KRW 274,469 KRW 848,962
        68% OFF
        68% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 274,469
      • LAE 08:40
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        BUA 17:50
        Lae - Buka | Thu, Jan 22 | PNG Air
        KRW 284,257 KRW 848,962
        67% OFF
        67% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 284,257
      • LAE 07:35
        4h 5m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Thu, Jan 22 | Air Niugini
        KRW 371,721 KRW 848,962
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 371,721
      • LAE 08:40
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        BUA 17:50
        Lae - Buka | Thu, Dec 18 | PNG Air
        KRW 433,153
        49% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 433,153
      • LAE 07:35
        5h
        1 stop
        BUA 13:35
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 29 | Air Niugini
        KRW 445,232
        48% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 445,232
      • LAE 11:05
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        BUA 14:10
        Lae - Buka | Fri, Dec 12 | Air Niugini
        KRW 529,155
        38% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 529,155
      • LAE 11:30
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        BUA 14:10
        Lae - Buka | Fri, Dec 12 | PNG Air
        KRW 542,483
        36% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 542,483
      • LAE 17:35
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        BUA 14:10
        Lae - Buka | Wed, Dec 24 | PNG Air
        KRW 566,431
        33% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 566,431
      • LAE 18:05
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        BUA 14:10
        Lae - Buka | Wed, Dec 24 | Air Niugini
        KRW 609,122
        28% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 609,122
      • LAE 07:35
        5h
        1 stop
        BUA 13:35
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 15 | Air Niugini
        KRW 619,742
        27% OFF
        KRW 848,962 KRW 619,742
      • LAE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUA Invalid Date
        Lae - Buka | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Lae to Buka are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Lae to Buka Flight Details

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceKRW 274,469
Cheapest return ticket priceKRW 820,700
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance887.99 km

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

The cheapest time to fly from Lae to Buka: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at KRW 274,469.

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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 Lae to Buka (LAE-BUA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as KRW 274,469 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAE to BUA on Mon, Dec 15), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from KRW 820,700 departing on Sat, Jan 24 and returning on Sat, Jan 31.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lae to Buka 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 Lae to Buka, 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 Mon, Dec 15, with one-way flights priced at just KRW 274,469.
    · 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 Buka travel is around October.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lae to Buka is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lae to Buka on December 29, 2025 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at KRW 936,901.
  • The time difference between Buka and Lae 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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