Cheapest airlines flights from Port Moresby to Popondetta

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Port Moresby to Popondetta, including Air Niugini, 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 Popondetta according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Port Moresby to Popondetta in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$40, and round-trip direct flights start at US$82.

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

Port Moresby to Popondetta Flight Details

The distance between Port Moresby and Popondetta is about 139.09 km. The average flying time from Port Moresby to Popondetta is around 39 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$40
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$82
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance139.09 km
Average flight time39 minutes
Popular airlineAir Niugini
Flight statistics for the Port Moresby–Popondetta route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Popondetta (POM-PNP)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as US$40 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. POM to PNP on Sat, Apr 25), while PNG Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$82 departing on Tue, Mar 17 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Port Moresby to Popondetta 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 39 minutes to fly from Port Moresby to Popondetta.
  • 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 Popondetta 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 1 flight per week flying from Port Moresby to Popondetta. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- PX856 (12:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Port Moresby to Popondetta, 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 Sat, Apr 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$40.
    · 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 Popondetta travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Popondetta is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Moresby to Popondetta on March 17, 2026 with PNG Air, with prices starting at US$82.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Popondetta, with Jacksons International Airport to Girua Airport (POM-PNP) is by far the most common option on this route: Girua Airport (PNP).
  • The time difference between Popondetta 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 Popondetta

How many flights fly from Port Moresby to Popondetta daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Port Moresby to Popondetta 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 Popondetta is the highest on Monday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
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.