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PX098 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the PX098 flight operated by Air Niugini on Nov 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 17:00 and land at 18:30 .
Wed, Nov 4
Fri, Nov 6
POM-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m late
Port Moresby(POM)
17:28
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 4
Jacksons International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Cairns(CNS)
18:47
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 4
Cairns Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
I1
Baggage
I2
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POM-CNS

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Port Moresby(POM)
17:00
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 6
Jacksons International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Cairns(CNS)
18:30
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 6
Cairns Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
I1
Baggage
I2
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PX098 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the PX098 flight flying from Port Moresby to Cairns on 11/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A220-300. This aircraft has been in service for 1y. The aircraft is equipped with 138 seats.
flight status
Airbus A220-300
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
1y
Seats
138
Distance
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Flight History for PX098

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Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) F100 17:00 18:25 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) F100 17:28 18:44 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) F70 17:53 19:19 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 17:44 19:05 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 17:15 18:40 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 17:28 18:47 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 17:00 18:30 Scheduled

PX098 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of PX098 is 70% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight px098?

    Flight px098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:00, arrival 18:30 (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight px098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:00, with arrival at 18:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight px098 is scheduled to depart at 17:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight px098 is scheduled to arrive at 18:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:30. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight px098 is expected at carousel I2 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight px098 is operated by Air Niugini from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight px098 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If px098 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 5, 2026). Contact Air Niugini or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight px098 has not departed from Port Moresby (POM) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:00.
  • Flight px098 usually flies a Airbus A220-300 with seat layout 2-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Cairns Weather & Time

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21°C - 32°C
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Time on arrival: Port Moresby 18:30 | Cairns 18:30

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