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Cheap flights from Cairns to Port Moresby from $279

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
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Port Moresby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Port Moresby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 August 2026.

Tue 8/907:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 13/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 29/7$506
Fri 14/807:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 16/817:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 1/8$510
Sun 13/910:25
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 20/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 30/7$515
Sat 29/812:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Tue 1/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 29/7$516
Sun 8/1110:25
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 15/1117:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 30/7$519
Thu 27/807:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Thu 3/917:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 30/7$522
Fri 31/712:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Sun 2/817:00
POM
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Niugini
Deal found 28/7$532
Tue 8/907:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/913:25
POM
-
CNS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$694
Sat 29/812:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/913:25
POM
-
CNS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$699
Thu 27/807:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/913:25
POM
-
CNS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$706
Fri 14/807:00
CNS
-
POM
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/813:25
POM
-
CNS
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$715

Find flight deals from Cairns to Port Moresby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Port Moresby (POM). 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$506

One-way from

$279

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$493

Good round-trip deal

$838 or less

Good one-way deal

$316 or less
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 8/9-13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Cairns to Port Moresby
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Cairns to Port Moresby
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

$506

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 14/8

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 16/8

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$510

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sun 13/9

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 20/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$515

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

$516

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

$694

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 27/8

12:35-13:45

2 stops25h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 3/9

13:25-22:45

1 stop9h 20m

$1,069

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 18/9

09:00-11:10

2 stops26h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 20/9

13:25-08:40

1 stop19h 15m

$1,092

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Fri 14/8

17:40-12:20

1 stop18h 40m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 16/8

13:25-16:40

2 stops27h 15m

$1,140

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Thu 27/8

09:00-11:50

2 stops26h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 3/9

10:45-09:05

2 stops22h 20m

$1,237
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairnsPort Moresby

CNS - POM

CNSPOM

Cairns

Sat 22/8

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby (average of $442). Flying from Cairns to Port Moresby in September is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 POM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Port Moresby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 August 2026.

When flying from Cairns to Port Moresby, 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 Cairns to Port Moresby?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Port Moresby flights typically cost between $444 and $638 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $506 on Air Niugini (8 Sept–13 Sept).

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Port Moresby from Cairns, then you need to book flights from Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld. There is 1 flight from Cairns (CNS) to Jackson Fld (POM) per day to choose from. Flights to Port Moresby from Cairns are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld typically takes.

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

    The Cairns to Port Moresby Jackson Fld 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 Port Moresby?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Port Moresby can take about 1h 30m. Air Niugini provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $506. The distance between Cairns and Port Moresby is about 842 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Port Moresby is Air Niugini. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $432 on this airline. This flight start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby is generally $799, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $276. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Port Moresby Jackson Fld), you can expect to pay $503 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby (average of $442). Flying from Cairns to Port Moresby in September is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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$432Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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