Cheap flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea from $241

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — POM
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$451

One-way from

$241

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$557 or less

Good one-way deal

$360 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 10/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 10/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Cairns to Papua New Guinea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea.

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 29 August 2025.

Fri 10/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 20/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 27/8$451
Thu 16/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 20/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 27/8$501
Mon 13/1011:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 20/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 29/8$538
Wed 15/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 20/1017:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 27/8$570
Fri 10/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1013:15POM - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$711
Thu 16/1007:00CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1013:15POM - CNS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$717
Fri 12/911:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Mon 15/917:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 28/8$719
Mon 13/1011:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1013:15POM - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$760
Sat 30/811:55CNS - POM
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Tue 2/917:00POM - CNS
Nonstop1h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 29/8$765

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea 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 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Papua New Guinea

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 10/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$451

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 16/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$501

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Mon 13/10

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$538

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 15/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$570

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 10/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$711

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 16/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

13:15-20:55

1 stop7h 40m

$717

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 12/9

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 15/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$719

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Mon 13/10

11:55-13:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 20/10

13:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$760

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sun 12/10

06:00-17:50

1 stop11h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 19/10

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$792

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 10/10

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$241

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

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?

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 29 August 2025.

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

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?

    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?

  • 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 $658 for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. The cheapest flight overall is $275 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld) is currently priced at $451.

  • 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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$471Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air Niugini flights

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?

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.