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WAS — POM
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
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Flights to Port Moresby in 2024

Find the latest flights to Port Moresby in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 662,349 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$913

One-way from

$444
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Average for return flights in March 2024
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM)

Average price of flights to Port Moresby by month

Plan your trip to Port Moresby by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Port Moresby is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Port Moresby (average of $392). Flying to Port Moresby in July will prove the most costly (average of $451). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$673

February

$657

March

$616

April

$664

May

$647

June

$657

July

$691

August

$618

September

$662

October

$624

November

$601

December

$621

Weather-wise Port Moresby experiences little variation throughout the year. November and December are typically the warmest months and if you are looking for the sun, it is a great time to book your flights. You can expect to experience slightly lower temperatures from June through to August and you can find the cheapest flights to Port Moresby during these months. Although the temperature may decrease in September, the atmosphere certainly doesn’t as this month hosts the most prestigious celebration of independence in Papua New Guinea through the Hiri Moale Festival. The festival is a commemoration of the Hiri trading tradition and features colourful and vibrant displays of traditional dance, canoe racing, musical presentations and the Hiri Queen contest.

Since the city lies a mere two degrees south of the equator, daily sunrise and sunset remains pretty constant the whole year round, which is something to be mindful of when planning your day’s activities.

Temperature and rainfall in Port Moresby by month

Plan your trip to Port Moresby by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

POM

Temperature

25 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Moresby, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Port Moresby?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Port Moresby. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Port Moresby is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Port Moresby?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Port Moresby. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Port Moresby should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Destination overview:

Often overlooked by tourists, Port Moresby is a city well worth a visit if you’re interested in exploring the history and culture of Papua New Guinea. As the country’s capital you will soon find that Port Moresby is home to a number of impressive sites. No travel itinerary to the city could be complete without a trip to Parliament Haus, opened by Prince Charles in 1984. The mosaic façade, which features some motifs of Papa New Guinea, is a focal point for photographers visiting this iconic building. Considering ‘Haus’ is German for ‘House’ you can immediately see how the city’s past has influenced it to become the place that it is today. Delve further back in history by taking a trip to the National Museum and Art Gallery, where you can learn more about the colonial and postcolonial history of the country. For fresh air and green spaces head outside to the National Botanical Gardens that span 25 hectares. A pocket of greenery in this bustling metropolis, the Botanical Gardens feature impressive orchid collections and various birds of paradise. For those who like to fit in some retail therapy on their journeys, you can enjoy a variety of shopping experiences in Port Moresby. Why not visit one of the craft markets and explore the authentic clothing and accessories, or head over to the PNG Arts, which offers visitors the chance to explore an array of arts and crafts in a huge warehouse style interior. Another point of interest has got to be the Hanuabada, meaning ‘Big Village’. Here you can see a collection of houses built on stilts over the Moresby Harbour, which tell of the city’s history and early inhabitants.

Getting around Port Moresby

It is often recommended to travel around Port Moresby via taxi. Carry out some research before your trip to determine which taxi companies are of good repute to ensure that you won’t fall foul of scam artists prying on tourists when you arrive here. Public motor vehicles (mini buses) are another option for those looking to make the most of their trip here – find one with your destination shown on the front or ask the driver for help if you are unsure which bus to take.

Getting downtown:

Situated 8 km away from the capital city of Port Moresby itself, the airport (POM) is known as the gateway to Papa New Guinea. On touching down from your flight, you can continue your journey by taxi, car hire, or public transportation.

  • What does POM mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Port Moresby Jackson Fld Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a POM flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Port Moresby?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Jackson Fld (POM) if they wish to fly to Port Moresby. The Port Moresby airport is 4.2 km from the city centre.

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