How popular is this Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight route?

The Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight path was viewed by 588 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Departing from Cairns to Papua New Guinea will take you 1h 30m. There are 842 km between Cairns and Papua New Guinea. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Papua New Guinea ranges from 20.0 - 210.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Papua New Guinea when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Papua New Guinea, 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

On average you can expect to pay $654 for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. The cheapest flight overall is $290 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld) is currently priced at $513.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 58% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Papua New Guinea from Cairns average $575. You can even find prices in August for less than $575, as users have found deals to Papua New Guinea from as low as $461. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Papua New Guinea from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. It is only a 4.4 km journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Papua New Guinea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

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

$305+ Flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Round-trip from	$493
One-way from	$305
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$547
Good round-trip deal	$547 or less
Good one-way deal	$353 or less

Air Niugini
28/10-4/11
Nonstop
3h 00m total
Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Search Deals

Air Niugini
9/10
Nonstop
1h 30m total
Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea.

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Tue 4/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$493

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Wed 5/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$502

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Thu 6/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 15/9$511

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$702

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$723

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:30POM - CNS

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$773

Best flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Tue 4/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$493

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$702

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Thu 6/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 15/9$511

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Wed 5/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 14/9$513

Mon 9/311:55CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Fri 13/317:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 14/9$579

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$723

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:30POM - CNS

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$773

Mon 9/306:00CNS - POM

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/309:35POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$779

Direct flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Papua New Guinea based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Tue 4/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$493

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Wed 5/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$502

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Thu 6/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 15/9$511

Mon 9/311:55CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Fri 13/317:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 14/9$579

Last-minute flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Tue 4/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$493

Tue 28/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$702

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Wed 5/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$502

Wed 29/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1113:40POM - CNS

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$723

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Thu 6/1117:00POM - CNS

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 15/9$511

Thu 30/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:30POM - CNS

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$773

One-way flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sat 4/1007:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 14/9$305

Thu 9/1006:00CNS - POM

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$502

Mon 8/1215:50CNS - POM

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$511

Tue 23/907:00CNS - POM

Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini

Deal found 13/9$514

Tue 23/918:50CNS - POM

1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$591

Sat 4/1006:00CNS - POM

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$627

Thu 9/1011:15CNS - POM

2 stops49h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$634

Tue 23/919:00CNS - POM

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$729

Sat 4/1010:55CNS - POM

2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$890

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Tue 28/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 4/11

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$493

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 30/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 6/11

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$511

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 29/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 5/11

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$513

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Mon 9/3

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 13/3

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$579

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Tue 28/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 4/11

13:40-21:00

1 stop7h 20m

$702

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 29/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 5/11

13:40-23:05

1 stop9h 25m

$723

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 30/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 6/11

06:30-17:15

1 stop10h 45m

$773

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Mon 9/3

06:00-13:50

1 stop7h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 13/3

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$779

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 9/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$305

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sat 4/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$305

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/9

Showing 1-10 of 18 results

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Papua New Guinea from Cairns with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (average of $402). Flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 CNS to PG?

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. It is only a 4.4 km journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city centre.
How popular is this Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight route?
The Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight path was viewed by 588 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 Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
Departing from Cairns to Papua New Guinea will take you 1h 30m. There are 842 km between Cairns and Papua New Guinea. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
On average you can expect to pay $654 for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. The cheapest flight overall is $290 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld) is currently priced at $513.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Papua New Guinea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea 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 Cairns to Papua New Guinea?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (average of $402). Flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Brisbane to Melbourne flights

Brisbane to Avalon flights

Brisbane to Sydney flights

Coolangatta to Melbourne flights

Coolangatta to Avalon flights

Maroochydore to Melbourne flights

Coolangatta to Sydney flights

Brisbane to Perth flights

Brisbane to Hobart flights

Brisbane to Auckland flights

Brisbane to Adelaide flights

Brisbane to Nadi flights

Brisbane to Cairns flights

Brisbane to Queenstown flights

Brisbane to Christchurch flights

Cairns to Melbourne flights

Cairns to Sydney flights

Cairns to Brisbane flights

Brisbane to Proserpine flights

Maroochydore to Sydney flights

Brisbane to Port Vila flights

Brisbane to Hamilton Island flights

Townsville to Sydney flights

Brisbane to Launceston flights

Coolangatta to Canberra flights

Brisbane to Canberra flights

Brisbane to Townsville flights

Brisbane to Wellington flights

Mackay to Melbourne flights

Coolangatta to Perth flights

Brisbane to Apia flights

Brisbane to Mackay flights

Cairns to Avalon flights

Coolangatta to Adelaide flights

Townsville to Melbourne flights

Brisbane to Tontouta flights

Brisbane to Yulara flights

Brisbane to Newcastle flights

Townsville to Brisbane flights

Coolangatta to Auckland flights

Proserpine to Melbourne flights

Brisbane to Darwin flights

Coolangatta to Queenstown flights

Brisbane to Albury flights

Coolangatta to Cairns flights

Brisbane to Honiara flights

Coolangatta to Hobart flights

Brisbane to Rarotonga flights

Brisbane to Wagga Wagga flights

Direct flights to

Direct flights to Melbourne

Direct flights to Sydney

Direct flights to Brisbane

Direct flights to Perth

Direct flights to Auckland

Direct flights to Adelaide

Direct flights to Coolangatta

Direct flights to Nadi

Direct flights to Hobart

Direct flights to Cairns

Direct flights to Canberra

Direct flights to Apia

Direct flights to Darwin

Direct flights to Queenstown

Direct flights to Christchurch

Direct flights to Launceston

Direct flights to Maroochydore

Direct flights to Townsville

Direct flights to Wellington

Direct flights to Nuku‘alofa

Direct flights to Hamilton Island

Direct flights to Mackay

Direct flights to Proserpine

Direct flights to Rockhampton

Direct flights to Rarotonga

Direct flights to Port Vila

Direct flights to Ballina

Direct flights to Broome

Direct flights to Coffs Harbour

Direct flights to Alice Springs

Direct flights to Hervey Bay

Direct flights to Port Moresby

Direct flights to Port Macquarie

Direct flights to Albury

Direct flights to Mildura

Direct flights to Gladstone

Direct flights to Wagga Wagga

Direct flights to Bundaberg

Direct flights to Yulara

Direct flights to Dubbo

Direct flights to Tamworth

Direct flights to Kalgoorlie

Direct flights to Exmouth

Direct flights to Devonport

Direct flights to Karratha

Direct flights to Honiara

Direct flights to Mount Isa

Direct flights to Norfolk Island

Direct flights to Port Hedland

Direct flights to Port Lincoln

Top airline flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Niugini	Cheapest$462	Average$910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air Niugini flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Papua New Guinea from Cairns.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Papua New Guinea from Cairns? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea from $305

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Find flight deals from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New GuineaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Papua New Guinea from Cairns with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

How popular is this Cairns to Papua New Guinea flight route?

How long is the flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Cairns to Papua New Guinea

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top airline flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Papua New Guinea?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.