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Only Air Niugini operates flights between Port Moresby and Cairns.

Flights from Port Moresby to Cairns usually depart from Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Niugini: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Port Moresby to Cairns.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Niugini. Other aircraft seen on the route include Fokker 70 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Port Moresby to Cairns route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $477 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $620, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Port Moresby to Cairns flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Regional Gallery. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Port Moresby to Cairns:

• Earliest: departs at 08:05 and lands at 09:35
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 18:30.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

A direct flight from Port Moresby to Cairns takes 1h 30m, covering 1,355 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $471 to $1,901. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Moresby to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $275, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Ace Rental Cars
• Budget

Return flights from Port Moresby to Cairns range from $486 to $647, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $486 counts as a good deal.