Cheapest airlines flights from Port Moresby to Lae

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Port Moresby to Lae, including Air Niugini, PNG Air, PNG Air has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Port Moresby to Lae according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Port Moresby to Lae in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$53, and round-trip direct flights start at US$114.

Displayed flight fares from Port Moresby to Lae are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Port Moresby to Lae Flight Details

The distance between Port Moresby and Lae is about 324.12 km. The average flying time from Port Moresby to Lae is around 1 hour 11 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$53
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$114
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance324.12 km
Average flight time1 hour 11 minutes
Popular airlineAir Niugini
Flight statistics for the Port Moresby–Lae route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Port Moresby to Lae

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Port Moresby to Lae?

The average price of one-way flights from Port Moresby to Lae purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Port Moresby to Lae is January, with an average price of US$101; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to US$140.

US$140
US$121
US$101
US$82
    Cheapest
  • US$136
    Apr
  • US$140
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$113
    Jul
  • US$114
    Aug
  • US$138
    Sep
  • US$107
    Oct
  • US$122
    Nov
  • US$135
    Dec
  • US$101
    Jan
  • US$108
    Feb
  • US$101
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae?

The average price of round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae are found during June, with an average price of US$157. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$296.

US$296
US$227
US$157
US$88
    Cheapest
  • US$182
    Apr
  • US$244
    May
  • US$157
    Jun
  • US$183
    Jul
  • US$206
    Aug
  • US$286
    Sep
  • US$197
    Oct
  • US$216
    Nov
  • US$296
    Dec
  • US$180
    Jan
  • US$251
    Feb
  • US$203
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Moresby to Lae?

Average weekly flight prices from Port Moresby to Lae by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Lae is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$123
US$116
US$108
US$101
    Cheapest
  • US$123
    Mon
  • US$114
    Tue
  • US$109
    Wed
  • US$108
    Thu
  • US$123
    Fri
  • US$110
    Sat
  • US$111
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Lae during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Port Moresby to Lae during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Lae are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$55.

US$68
US$62
US$55
US$49
    Cheapest
  • US$66
    28
    Apr
  • US$66
    29
  • US$68
    30
  • US$68
    1
    May
  • US$55
    2
  • US$66
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Lae (POM-LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as US$53 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. POM to LAE on Mon, Apr 27), while PNG Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$114 departing on Fri, May 1 and returning on Mon, May 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Port Moresby to Lae with the following airlines, including: Air Niugini PNG Air 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 11 minutes to fly from Port Moresby to Lae.
  • 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 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Port Moresby to Lae. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PX106 (17:23) Air Niugini: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- PX104 (13:44) Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PX102 (09:39)
  • To find best deals on flights from Port Moresby 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 Mon, Apr 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$53.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Lae is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Moresby to Lae on April 26, 2026 with PNG Air, with prices starting at US$56.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lae, with Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (POM-LAE) is by far the most common option on this route: Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE).
  • The time difference between Lae 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Port Moresby to Lae

How many flights fly from Port Moresby to Lae daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Port Moresby to Lae within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Port Moresby to Lae is the highest on Friday/Sunday and the lowest on Thursday.

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30
25
21
Highest
28
Mon
29
Tue
27
Wed
25
Thu
34
Fri
33
Sat
34
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.