Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby (MEL - POM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$698	Air Niugini, Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 1 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby is currently $698
Cheapest one-way flight	$388	Air Niugini, Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Apr 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby is currently $388
Last-minute weekend getaway	$710	Air Niugini, Virgin Australia 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Port Moresby is currently $710
Cheapest business class flights	$3,441	Solomon, Virgin Australia 2 stops 38 hr Sun, May 31 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby is currently $3,441

Fastest flight	6 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Port Moresby takes 6 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Port Moresby is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $710–780
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $750–780

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Port Moresby

Qantas

from $705

Typical price: $780–1,100

100 weekly connecting flights

MEL - POM Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 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 Melbourne to Port Moresby

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $710 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby recently found on Google Flights was with Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from $698. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from $388.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby is $705, flying from May 8 to May 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby starts at $698 from Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $388 and departs on Fri, Apr 17.

6 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Port Moresby.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 100 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport (POM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Port Moresby.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby recently found on Google Flights was with Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from $698. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from $388.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby is $705, flying from May 8 to May 15.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Port Moresby.

There are 100 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Port Moresby at price $710 is offered by Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Port Moresby.

There are 100 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne 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 no direct flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Port Moresby start at $3,441 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8 with Solomon, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Port Moresby start at $698 from Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 9.

To book business class trips from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Port Moresby starts at $710 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Air Niugini, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Port Moresby at price $710 is offered by Air Niugini, Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne 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.