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Cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns from $221

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
POM — CNS
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$493

One-way from

$221

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$586
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 29/10-5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Port Moresby to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Wed 29/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Wed 5/1107:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 13/9$493
Mon 27/1009:35POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 3/1111:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 11/9$528
Mon 6/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Thu 16/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 13/9$555
Fri 10/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 13/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 12/9$610
Mon 27/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1115:50CNS - POM
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$690
Wed 29/1013:40POM - CNS
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1107:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$702
Wed 29/1013:40POM - CNS
1 stop7h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1106:00CNS - POM
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/9$861
Mon 6/1013:15POM - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$875
Mon 27/1013:40POM - CNS
1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1117:35CNS - POM
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$894
Mon 15/917:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Fri 19/907:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 12/9$902

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Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 29/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$493

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 27/10

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

$528

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 6/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Thu 16/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$555

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 10/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Mon 13/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$610

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 27/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

15:50-17:50

1 stop26h 00m

$690

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 29/10

13:40-21:00

1 stop7h 20m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$702

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 29/10

13:40-21:00

1 stop7h 20m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-12:50

1 stop6h 50m

$861

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 6/10

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Thu 16/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$876

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 27/10

13:40-23:05

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

17:35-12:50

1 stop19h 15m

$894

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 28/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$221

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from POM to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Port Moresby to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Port Moresby to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns, you will be flying from Jackson Fld to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) take 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Jackson Fld to Cairns per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Port Moresby to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    For as low as $493, Air Niugini can have you in Cairns from Port Moresby in 1h 30m. The distance from Port Moresby to Cairns is about 842 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns round-trip?

    Air Niugini, at $401, was found to be the cheapest airline from Port Moresby to Cairns.. You may be able to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns for 28% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Port Moresby to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Port Moresby to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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