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Cheap flights from Port Moresby to Cairns from $209

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
POM — CNS
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 August 2026.

Sat 8/809:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 15/812:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 1/8$482
Sat 15/809:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 16/810:25 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 2/8$486
Thu 3/917:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 6/910:25 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 2/8$489
Sat 12/909:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 27/910:25 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 31/7$494
Fri 18/909:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Fri 25/907:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/8$502
Wed 5/817:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Fri 7/807:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/8$516
Tue 8/917:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 15/907:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/8$519
Thu 17/917:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 22/907:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/8$536

Find 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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$486

One-way from

$209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 15/8-16/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 31/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Port Moresby to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Port Moresby to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 August 2026.
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Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 12/9

09:30-11:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

$494

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 8/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$523

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 17/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$538

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 18/9

14:35-22:45

1 stop8h 10m

Cairns

Fri 25/9

12:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$717

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 8/9

13:25-09:00

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

09:25-12:20

1 stop26h 55m

$883

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 17/9

13:25-22:45

1 stop9h 20m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

12:35-12:20

2 stops47h 45m

$980
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 31/8

09:30-11:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$209

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 13/8

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$233

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/11

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$235

Port MoresbyCairns

POM - CNS

POMCNS

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 14/11

09:30-11:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$235

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Best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $481). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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 5 August 2026.

When flying from Port Moresby to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Port Moresby to Cairns flights typically cost between $492 and $521 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $486 on Air Niugini (15 Aug–16 Aug).

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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 37 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 $494, 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 $442, was found to be the cheapest airline from Port Moresby to Cairns.. You may be able to fly from Port Moresby to Cairns for 18% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    While on average a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns is generally $492, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $478. When looking at the most popular route, (Port Moresby Jackson Fld - Cairns), you can expect to pay $486 for that flight.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $481). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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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Air NiuginiCheapest$442Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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