Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Port Moresby to Cairns?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Moresby and Cairns takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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The flight distance between Port Moresby and Cairns is 842 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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Several carriers operate flights between Port Moresby and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Niugini.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Port Moresby?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Port Moresby and Sydney, London, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Darwin, Tokyo, Proserpine, Seoul, Shenzhen, Denpasar, Toronto, Manila, Bengaluru, Alotau, Perth, Jakarta, Townsville, Hamilton Island.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore.

Question 6

What airports are near Port Moresby?

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The main airport in Port Moresby is Jacksons International. It is also served by Jacksons International.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Port Moresby and Cairns thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Port Moresby and Cairns can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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Currently, you can fly between Port Moresby and Cairns with Qantas, Air Niugini, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Port Moresby and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Port Moresby and Cairns?

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Traveling between Port Moresby and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Port Moresby?

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There are a number of airports in and around Port Moresby. The main one is Jacksons International and other nearby airports include Jacksons International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Port Moresby and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Port Moresby, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Port Moresby and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Port Moresby and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Port Moresby, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Port Moresby and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£143
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£159
Cheapest round-trip	£294
Average round-trip	£483
Nonstop flights in June	£159 – £425

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Niugini	ANG	PX	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	22°C
May	25°C	20°C
June	24°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	28°C	21°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	23°C

Cheap flights from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Cairns, Australia

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