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Flights from Cairns to Port Moresby

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
840 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 1h 30m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Port Moresby
Same time
as Cairns all year
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Compare Cairns to Port Moresby

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Cairns to Port Moresby works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Cairns to Port Moresby on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Papua New Guinea needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Cairns to Port Moresby: questions

How long is the flight from Cairns to Port Moresby?

About 1h 30m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Port Moresby?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Port Moresby from Cairns?

840 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Moresby?

Port Moresby and Cairns are on the same time all year.

Do I need a passport to fly Cairns to Port Moresby?

Yes, it is an international flight to Papua New Guinea. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Papua New Guinea before you go.

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