Cheap flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea from $266

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Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
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17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$463Air Niugini
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Air Niugini Logo
09:35 - 11:05POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$486Air Niugini
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Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Air Niugini Logo
09:35 - 11:05POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$488Air Niugini
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Sat, 16 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Air Niugini Logo
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$505Air Niugini
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Air Niugini Logo
09:35 - 11:05POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$542Air Niugini
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
Air Niugini Logo
17:00 - 18:30POM-CNS
1h 30mdirect
$547Air Niugini
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
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07:00 - 08:30CNS-POM
1h 30mdirect
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13:15 - 22:50POM-CNS
9h 35m1 stop
Sat, 30 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 12:25CNS-POM
24h 40m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:50POM-CNS
9h 35m1 stop
$1,073Qantas Airways
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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:50 - 12:35CNS-POM
20h 45m1 stop
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13:30 - 10:45POM-CNS
45h 15m2 stops
$1,115Qantas Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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11:45 - 12:25CNS-POM
24h 40m1 stop
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13:15 - 17:50POM-CNS
28h 35m2 stops
$1,124Qantas Airways
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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight tickets
Qantas Airways
19 Sept
CNS11:45Cairns
24h 40m
1 stop
POM12:25Port Moresby Jackson Fld
26 Sept
POM13:15Port Moresby Jackson Fld
9h 35m
1 stop
CNS22:50Cairns
Qantas Airways
19 Nov
CNS15:50Cairns
20h 45m
1 stop
POM12:35Port Moresby Jackson Fld
22 Nov
POM13:30Port Moresby Jackson Fld
45h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Qantas Airways
19 Sept
CNS11:45Cairns
24h 40m
1 stop
POM12:25Port Moresby Jackson Fld
26 Sept
POM13:15Port Moresby Jackson Fld
28h 35m
2 stops
CNS17:50Cairns

Air Niugini flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Our best Air Niugini deals on Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight tickets
Air Niugini
5 Sept
CNS07:00Cairns
1h 30m
POM08:30Port Moresby Jackson Fld
9 Sept
POM17:00Port Moresby Jackson Fld
1h 30m
CNS18:30Cairns
Air Niugini
11 Sept
CNS07:00Cairns
1h 30m
POM08:30Port Moresby Jackson Fld
19 Sept
POM09:35Port Moresby Jackson Fld
1h 30m
CNS11:05Cairns
Air Niugini
16 Aug
CNS07:00Cairns
1h 30m
POM08:30Port Moresby Jackson Fld
22 Aug
POM09:35Port Moresby Jackson Fld
1h 30m
CNS11:05Cairns

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Return

Price

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 5/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 9/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$463

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 11/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 19/9

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$486

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sat 16/8

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 22/8

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$488

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 5/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 9/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$505

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 19/11

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 22/11

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$542

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 18/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 25/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$547

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sat 30/8

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 12/9

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$732

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 19/9

11:45-12:25

1 stop24h 40m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 26/9

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$1,073

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 19/11

15:50-12:35

1 stop20h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 22/11

13:30-10:45

2 stops45h 15m

$1,115

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 19/9

11:45-12:25

1 stop24h 40m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 26/9

13:15-17:50

2 stops28h 35m

$1,124

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

The month of March is another great option to travel to Papua New Guinea, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around $513.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Papua New Guinea?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Papua New Guinea from Cairns is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $593. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $963. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Papua New Guinea.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Papua New Guinea?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Papua New Guinea is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in the afternoon for as low as $263. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Papua New Guinea, so prices are often more expensive at around $804 per ticket.

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

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Best price found

$266

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Papua New Guinea

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Papua New Guinea from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $266. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Papua New Guinea found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $463.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Air Niugini..
There is 1 airport near Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM)

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Papua New Guinea.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Papua New Guinea can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Papua New Guinea. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

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Air NiuginiPriceFrom $475Free cancellationRating
10.0
1 review
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