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Flights from Rabaul District to Lae

Search for direct flights from Rabaul District to Lae in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$117, and round-trip direct flights start at US$230.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAB 12:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 14:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sun, May 17 | PNG Air
        LAE 08:40
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 11:30
        Lae - Rabaul District | Sun, May 24 | PNG Air
        US$230 US$321
        28% off
        28% off
        US$321 US$230
      • RAB 14:30
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 17:25
        Rabaul District - Lae | Mon, May 18 | PNG Air
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Mon, May 25 | PNG Air
        US$230 US$321
        28% off
        28% off
        US$321 US$230
      • RAB 06:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Wed, May 20 | PNG Air
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Wed, May 27 | PNG Air
        US$230 US$321
        28% off
        28% off
        US$321 US$230
      • RAB 14:30
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 17:25
        Rabaul District - Lae | Thu, May 21 | PNG Air
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Thu, May 28 | PNG Air
        US$230
        28% off
        US$321 US$230
      • RAB 12:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 14:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sat, May 23 | PNG Air
        LAE 08:40
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 11:30
        Lae - Rabaul District | Sat, May 30 | PNG Air
        US$230
        28% off
        US$321 US$230
      • RAB 14:30
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 17:25
        Rabaul District - Lae | Thu, Apr 30 | PNG Air
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Thu, May 7 | PNG Air
        US$238
        26% off
        US$321 US$238
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Fri, Apr 24 | PNG Air
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Fri, May 1 | PNG Air
        US$244
        24% off
        US$321 US$244
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Fri, Apr 17 | PNG Air
        LAE 15:10
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 17:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Fri, Apr 24 | PNG Air
        US$259
        19% off
        US$321 US$259
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sat, Apr 25 | PNG Air
        LAE 07:10
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        RAB 11:40
        Lae - Rabaul District | Sat, May 2 | PNG Air
        US$257
        20% off
        US$321 US$257
      • RAB 09:25
        8h
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Rabaul District - Lae | Wed, May 20 | Air Niugini
        LAE 11:10
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        RAB 14:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Wed, May 27 | PNG Air
        US$269
        16% off
        US$321 US$269
      • RAB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Rabaul District - Lae | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        LAE 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        RAB 16:00
        Lae - Rabaul District | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAB 12:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 14:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sun, May 10 | PNG Air
        US$117 US$147
        20% off
        20% off
        US$147 US$117
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Fri, Apr 24 | PNG Air
        US$118 US$147
        20% off
        20% off
        US$147 US$118
      • RAB 07:55
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 10:50
        Rabaul District - Lae | Thu, Apr 23 | PNG Air
        US$122 US$147
        17% off
        17% off
        US$147 US$122
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sun, Apr 26 | PNG Air
        US$122
        17% off
        US$147 US$122
      • RAB 12:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 14:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sat, May 2 | PNG Air
        US$122
        17% off
        US$147 US$122
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sun, Jun 7 | PNG Air
        US$122
        17% off
        US$147 US$122
      • RAB 06:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Wed, Jun 10 | PNG Air
        US$123
        16% off
        US$147 US$123
      • RAB 14:30
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 17:25
        Rabaul District - Lae | Mon, Jun 8 | PNG Air
        US$123
        16% off
        US$147 US$123
      • RAB 12:00
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAE 14:55
        Rabaul District - Lae | Tue, Jun 9 | PNG Air
        US$123
        16% off
        US$147 US$123
      • RAB 06:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAE 08:05
        Rabaul District - Lae | Sun, May 3 | PNG Air
        US$123
        16% off
        US$147 US$123
      • RAB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Rabaul District - Lae | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Rabaul District to Lae are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Rabaul District to Lae Flight Details

The distance between Rabaul District and Lae is about 672.83 km. The average flying time from Rabaul District to Lae is around 2 hours 29 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$117
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$230
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance672.83 km
Average flight time2 hours 29 minutes
Flight statistics for the Rabaul District–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 Rabaul District to Lae (RAB-LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as US$117 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RAB to LAE on Sun, May 10), while PNG Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$230 departing on Sun, May 17 and returning on Sun, May 24.
  • It takes about 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Rabaul District 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 Rabaul District 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 Rabaul District 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 Sun, May 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$117.
    · 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 August.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rabaul District 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 Rabaul District to Lae on April 27, 2026 with PNG Air, with prices starting at US$238.
  • The time difference between Lae and Rabaul District 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 Rabaul District to Lae

How many flights fly from Rabaul District to Lae daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Rabaul District 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 Rabaul District to Lae is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Thursday.

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Highest
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Mon
6
Tue
7
Wed
4
Thu
8
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6
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