Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

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 Cairns to Papua New Guinea. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Papua-New-Guinea-PG0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Papua-New-Guinea-PG0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Papua-New-Guinea-PG0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

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 from Cairns to Papua New Guinea up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Papua-New-Guinea-PG0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 6

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Papua New Guinea were found on Air Niugini ($501) and Qantas Airways ($1,260).

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cairns to Papua New Guinea, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Papua New Guinea, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Papua New Guinea is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $170 on average. Morning departures are around 223% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Papua New Guinea is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $551.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea is March, when tickets cost $509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of return tickets is $648 and $643 respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Papua New Guinea from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Port Moresby, at $665 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Port Moresby (POM), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $665.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Papua New Guinea direct and that is Air Niugini. The best return deal found from Air Niugini for the route is to Port Moresby (POM) and costs $502.

Question 13

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea departs at 07:00, landing in Port Moresby at 08:30.

Question 14

How many flights are there between Cairns and Papua New Guinea per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Papua New Guinea, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Port Moresby. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 15

How long does a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Papua New Guinea depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Papua New Guinea from Cairns is to Port Moresby, which takes 1h 30m.

Question 16

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea sets off at 11:55 and lands in Port Moresby at 13:25.

Question 17

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

What is the cheapest Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Papua New Guinea from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Port Moresby, at $665 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Port Moresby (POM), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $665.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

No, with an average price for the route of $1,276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea is March, when tickets cost $509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of return tickets is $648 and $643 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cairns to Papua New Guinea, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Papua New Guinea, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and Papua New Guinea?

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Papua New Guinea direct and that is Air Niugini. The best return deal found from Air Niugini for the route is to Port Moresby (POM) and costs $502.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Papua New Guinea were found on Air Niugini ($501) and Qantas Airways ($1,260).

How long does a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea take?

The duration of a flight to Papua New Guinea depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Papua New Guinea from Cairns is to Port Moresby, which takes 1h 30m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Papua New Guinea?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Papua New Guinea per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

The earliest flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea departs at 07:00, landing in Port Moresby at 08:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea sets off at 11:55 and lands in Port Moresby at 13:25.

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

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