Cheap flights from Lae to Port Moresby

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Lae to Port Moresby and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $137
PNG Air Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lae to Port Moresby is currently $137
Cheapest one-way flight $69
PNG Air Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Lae to Port Moresby is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway $143
PNG Air Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Lae to Port Moresby is currently $143
Cheapest business class flights $571
Air Niugini Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Lae to Port Moresby is currently $571
Fastest flight 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Lae to Port Moresby takes 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Lae to Port Moresby is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–185
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–250

Popular airlines from Lae to Port Moresby

  • PNG Air
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $135–205
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    LAE - POM Every day
    42 weekly connecting flights
    LAE - POM Every day
  • Air Niugini
    Nonstop
    from $164
    Typical price: $160–240
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    LAE - POM Every day
    2 weekly connecting flights
    LAE - POM Every Sun

Popular airports near Lae

  • Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE)
    Lae Papua New Guinea 37 min 21 mi
  • ANZ Goroka Corporate Centre (GKA)
    Goroka Papua New Guinea 4 hr 30 min 118 mi

Popular airports near Port Moresby

  • Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport (POM)
    Port Moresby Papua New Guinea 24 min 5 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Lae to Port Moresby

The cheapest flights from Lae to Port Moresby are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $140 to $185.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lae to Port Moresby recently found on Google Flights was with PNG Air from $137. The cheapest one-way flight was with PNG Air from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest PNG Air flight from Lae to Port Moresby is $137, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Lae to Port Moresby is $164, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lae to Port Moresby starts at $137 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.
45 min is the shortest flight time from Lae to Port Moresby.
Port Moresby is a year-round destination. It has a tropical climate, with hot and muggy weather throughout the year. Rainfall is heaviest Dec–Mar. A popular time to trek the Kokoda Track is Apr–Oct, with many hikers planning the journey to coincide with Anzac Day (Apr 25).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Lae to Port Moresby.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Lae to Port Moresby really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Lae to Port Moresby.

In terms of nonstop flights, PNG Air is the most popular. PNG Air offers 36 nonstop flights and 42 connecting flights per week. PNG Air flies from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) to Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport (POM) .

Another popular airline flying from Lae to Port Moresby is:
  • Air Niugini offers 27 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) to Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport (POM) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Lae and Port Moresby.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lae to Port Moresby recently found on Google Flights was with PNG Air from $137. The cheapest one-way flight was with PNG Air from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest PNG Air flight from Lae to Port Moresby is $137, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Lae to Port Moresby is $164, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
PNG Air and Air Niugini fly direct from Lae to Port Moresby.
  • There are 36 PNG Air direct flights from Lae to Port Moresby per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Air Niugini direct flights from Lae to Port Moresby per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Lae and Port Moresby at price $143 is offered by PNG Air from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
PNG Air and Air Niugini fly direct from Lae to Port Moresby.
  • There are 36 PNG Air direct flights from Lae to Port Moresby per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Air Niugini direct flights from Lae to Port Moresby per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Lae to Port Moresby on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Lae and Port Moresby start at $137 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with PNG Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Lae to Port Moresby, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Lae and Port Moresby start at $571 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with Air Niugini.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Lae and Port Moresby start at $137 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To book business class trips from Lae to Port Moresby, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Lae and Port Moresby starts at $143 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with PNG Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Lae and Port Moresby at price $143 is offered by PNG Air from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Lae to Port Moresby, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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