Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Port Moresby?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Port Moresby takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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The flight distance between Cairns and Port Moresby is 842 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Port Moresby. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Niugini.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangkok, Denpasar, Townsville, Seoul, Sunshine Coast Region, Darwin, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Gold Coast, Singapore, Adelaide, Perth, London, Chiang Mai, Cebu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Port Moresby?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Port Moresby and Melbourne, Auckland, Sydney, Accra, Brisbane, Mackay, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Beijing, Harare, Dili, Singapore, Hong Kong, Perth, Taipei, Bangkok, Mumbai, New Delhi, Wewak, Townsville.

Question 6

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 7

What airports are near Port Moresby?

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The main airport in Port Moresby is Jacksons International. It is also served by Jacksons International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cairns and Port Moresby thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cairns and Port Moresby can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Port Moresby with Qantas, Air Niugini, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Port Moresby, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cairns and Port Moresby?

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Traveling between Cairns and Port Moresby, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns

Question 14

How many airports are there near Port Moresby?

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There are a number of airports in and around Port Moresby. The main one is Jacksons International and other nearby airports include Jacksons International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Port Moresby depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Port Moresby arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Port Moresby, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cairns and Port Moresby depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cairns and Port Moresby arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Port Moresby, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£160
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£154
Cheapest round-trip	£278
Average round-trip	£413
Nonstop flights in May	£154 – £209

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Air Niugini	ANG	PX	Yes
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	29°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	29°C	24°C
May	29°C	24°C
June	28°C	23°C
July	28°C	23°C
August	28°C	22°C
September	29°C	23°C
October	29°C	23°C
November	30°C	24°C
December	30°C	24°C

Cheap flights from Cairns, Australia to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Flights starting at £154. Choose between Qantas, Air Niugini, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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