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Flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

Cheapest airlines flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

Fly from Port Moresby to Cairns with 1 carriers, including Air Niugini, Air Niugini offers the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns.
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Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$150 or round trip tickets from US$315.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Port Moresby to Cairns Flight Information

The distance between Port Moresby and Cairns is approximately 841.88 km. On average, a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Cairns is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$150
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$315
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance841.88 km
Average flight time1 hour 30 minutes
Popular airlineAir Niugini

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Best time for cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns are between Jan 18 and Jan 25 with one way fares from US$136

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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

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Port Moresby to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Air Niugini Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from Port Moresby to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- PX098 (19:03) Air Niugini: S/-/-/-/T/F/- -- PX090 (09:36)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns on November 23, 2025 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at US$136.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Airport (POM-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Port Moresby is 0h.
  • 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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