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✈️ Cheap flights to Papua New Guinea
Compare fares to Papua New Guinea from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Port Moresby Jacksons Intl (POM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Papua New Guinea
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POM | Port Moresby Jacksons Intl | Port Moresby | Main |
| LAE | Nadzab Tomodachi Intl | Lae | Main |
| PNP | Girua | Popondetta | Regional |
| KMA | Kerema | Kerema | Regional |
| VMU | Baimuru | Baimuru | Regional |
| GUR | Gurney | Gurney | Regional |
| GKA | Goroka | Goronka | Regional |
| DAU | Daru | Daru | Regional |
| CMU | Chimbu | Kundiawa | Regional |
| OPU | Balimo | Balimo | Regional |
…and 11 more airports.
Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby is the main gateway, with flights from Australia, Asia and the Pacific. There are no tourist-friendly land borders, and onward travel within PNG is mainly by air.
📅 Best time to fly to Papua New Guinea
Best: May-October - the drier season in Port Moresby and much of the country, with the big highland shows in August and September.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and November - transitional months with rising or easing rainfall.
Avoid: December-March - the wettest months in many areas, with heavy rain, though some regions follow different patterns.
Weather by month in Port Moresby
- 32°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb🌧
- 31°Mar🌧
- 31°Apr🌧
- 31°May⛅
- 30°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 30°Aug☀️
- 31°Sep☀️
- 32°Oct☀️
- 32°Nov⛅
- 32°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Papua New Guinea
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Port Moresby | 14,494 km | 18 h 10 min* | |
| New York → Port Moresby | 14,700 km | 18 h 25 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Port Moresby | 10,992 km | 13 h 55 min | |
| Chicago → Port Moresby | 13,559 km | 17 h 00 min* | |
| Miami → Port Moresby | 14,696 km | 18 h 20 min* | |
| San Francisco → Port Moresby | 10,681 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Toronto → Port Moresby | 14,116 km | 17 h 40 min* | |
| Paris → Port Moresby | 14,530 km | 18 h 10 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Port Moresby | 14,119 km | 17 h 40 min* | |
| Dubai → Port Moresby | 10,638 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Delhi → Port Moresby | 8,619 km | 11 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Port Moresby | 8,738 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Port Moresby | 4,935 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 2,755 km | 4 h 00 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Papua New Guinea
- Port Moresby – The capital, with the National Museum, Parliament House and nearby Varirata National Park.
- Goroka – A cool highland town famous for its cultural show and the Asaro mudmen.
- Mount Hagen – A highland hub with an annual show and gateway to forest lodges.
- Sepik River – One of the world's great rivers, lined with villages known for art and spirit houses.
- Kokoda Track – A demanding multi-day trek through mountains steeped in wartime history.
- Rabaul & Kokopo – Volcanic landscapes, hot springs, WWII relics and mask festivals.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
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Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to Papua New Guinea: questions
What is the main airport in Papua New Guinea?
The main international airport is Port Moresby Jacksons Intl (POM) in Port Moresby. Other airports with scheduled flights include Lae (LAE), Popondetta (PNP), Kerema (KMA).
How long is the flight from London to Papua New Guinea?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Moresby covers about 14,494 km and takes around 18 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Papua New Guinea?
May-October - the drier season in Port Moresby and much of the country, with the big highland shows in August and September.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Papua New Guinea?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and November - transitional months with rising or easing rainfall.
Do I need a visa to fly to Papua New Guinea?
It depends on your passport. See our Papua New Guinea visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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