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$244 Find cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns (POM-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$538Air Niugini
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Fri, 23 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$540Air Niugini
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Fri, 19 Jul - Tue, 23 Jul
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$556Air Niugini
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$568Air Niugini
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$598Air Niugini
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Sun, 22 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
$603Air Niugini
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Fri, 12 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
13:45 - 22:50POM-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Fri, 23 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
13:45 - 22:50POM-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
16:00 - 12:20CNS-POM
20h 20m1 stop
$909Qantas Airways
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Fri, 23 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
13:15 - 22:35POM-CNS
9h 20m1 stop
16:00 - 12:20CNS-POM
20h 20m1 stop
$912Qantas Airways
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Mon, 23 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
13:15 - 22:35POM-CNS
9h 20m1 stop
16:00 - 12:20CNS-POM
20h 20m1 stop
$914Qantas Airways
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Mon, 23 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct

Flights from Port Moresby to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Port Moresby to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns?

The average price of all flights from Port Moresby to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Port Moresby to Cairns, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Port Moresby, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns is October, where tickets cost $516 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $871 and $734 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air Niugini ($244) and Qantas Airways ($436). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air Niugini ($538) and Qantas Airways ($909).

Which airlines fly direct between Port Moresby and Cairns?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns.
There is just one airline that flies from Port Moresby to Cairns direct and that is Air Niugini. The best one-way deal found from Air Niugini for the route is $533.

How many flights are there between Port Moresby and Cairns per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Port Moresby and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Port Moresby and Cairns?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns take?

The average direct flight takes 1h 30m, covering a distance of 1,355 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Moresby at 09:35 and will be landing in Cairns at 11:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Port Moresby to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Moresby to Cairns jets off at 17:00 and lands at 18:30.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$244
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Port Moresby to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Port Moresby to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns was $162 for a one-way ticket and $357 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Port Moresby airport is called Port Moresby Jackson Fld and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    The Fokker 70 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Port Moresby to Cairns flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    There are direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Port Moresby to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Port Moresby is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Port Moresby with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Port Moresby up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $261 or less one-way and $469 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jackson Fld to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns

Monday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Tuesday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Wednesday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Thursday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Friday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Saturday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Sunday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

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Direct returns

Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Monday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Tuesday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Wednesday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Thursday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Friday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

Saturday

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/6Mon
directAir Niugini
1h 30mPOM-CNS
$244
17/6Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
8h 05mPOM-CNS
$436
16/6Sun
directAir Niugini
1h 30mPOM-CNS
$487
26/6Wed
1 stop
25h 55mPOM-CNS
$488
17/6Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
23h 50mPOM-CNS
$556
16/6Sun
1 stop
13h 25mPOM-CNS
$586
26/6Wed
2 stops
16h 20mPOM-CNS
$626
16/6Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
23h 50mPOM-CNS
$696
16/6Sun
3 stops
46h 00mPOM-CNS
$921
26/6Wed
3 stopsQantas Airways
48h 35mPOM-CNS
$954

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Port Moresby - Cairns Flights

Departure:

Port Moresby (POM)Papua New Guinea

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Return flight deals:

Cairns - Port Moresby

Cabin classes:

$231

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