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Cheap flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea from $282

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — POM
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 30 July 2026.

Sun 23/810:25
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 30/808:05
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 26/7$511
Tue 8/907:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 13/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 29/7$512
Sat 29/812:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Tue 1/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 29/7$522
Sun 8/1110:25
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 15/1117:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 30/7$525
Thu 19/1107:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 22/1108:05
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 25/7$527
Thu 10/907:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Thu 17/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 26/7$528
Fri 31/712:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 2/817:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 28/7$538
Mon 24/812:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Mon 31/809:30
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 26/7$548
Mon 31/812:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Fri 4/909:30
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 27/7$560
Wed 18/1107:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 22/1108:05
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 25/7$573
Sun 23/810:25
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/813:25
POM
-
CNS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$691

Find 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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$511

One-way from

$282

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$505

Good round-trip deal

$848 or less

Good one-way deal

$320 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 23/8-30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Cairns to Papua New Guinea
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  • Air Niugini
  • 22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Cairns to Papua New Guinea
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CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Tue 8/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 13/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$512

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sat 29/8

12:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 1/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$522

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sun 8/11

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 15/11

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$525

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 20/11

12:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 23/11

09:30-11:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$573

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 20/11

12:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 21/11

09:30-11:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$573

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Wed 18/11

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 22/11

08:05-09:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$573

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sun 23/8

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 30/8

13:25-22:45

1 stop9h 20m

$691

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Tue 8/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 13/9

13:25-22:45

1 stop9h 20m

$707

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 10/9

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 17/9

13:25-21:00

1 stop7h 35m

$715

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sun 8/11

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 15/11

13:40-22:40

1 stop9h 00m

$727

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (average of $448). Flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in September 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 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 30 July 2026.

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.

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  • 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 574 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 $809 for a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea. The cheapest flight overall is $279 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld) is currently priced at $512.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (average of $448). Flying from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in September 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$438Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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