Cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns from $210

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Port Moresby is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $462, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of July, then departing from Port Moresby during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $492.

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Port Moresby. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $495. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $690. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $498. Flying to Cairns in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $588 on average. Flights to Cairns from Port Moresby in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Port Moresby to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Port Moresby to Cairns.

As of April 2026, 1 flights take off from Port Moresby and land in Cairns each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 17:00, with 62% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

8 flights are operational weekly from Port Moresby to Cairns as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.