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Cheap Flights from Port Moresby to Lae

Explore the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Lae in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 69, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 156.

Popular airlines from Port Moresby to Lae

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Port Moresby to Lae, including Air Niugini, Airlines Of Papua New Guinea Limited offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Port Moresby to Lae according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Port Moresby to Lae

The distance between Port Moresby and Lae is approximately 324.12km. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on average to fly from Port Moresby to Lae. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 69
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 156
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance324.12km
Average flight time1 hour 5 minutes
Popular airlineAir Niugini
Flight statistics for the Port Moresby–Lae route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Port Moresby to Lae.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Port Moresby to Lae?

The average price of one-way flights from Port Moresby to Lae purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Port Moresby to Lae is January, with an average price of S$ 131, and the most expensive month is September, with an average price of up to S$ 179.

S$ 179
S$ 155
S$ 131
S$ 107
    Cheapest
  • S$ 137
    Jul
  • S$ 149
    Aug
  • S$ 179
    Sep
  • S$ 138
    Oct
  • S$ 159
    Nov
  • S$ 175
    Dec
  • S$ 131
    Jan
  • S$ 140
    Feb
  • S$ 131
    Mar
  • S$ 136
    Apr
  • S$ 141
    May
  • S$ 136
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae?

The average price of round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Port Moresby to Lae is May, with an average price of S$ 217, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 385.

S$ 385
S$ 301
S$ 217
S$ 133
    Cheapest
  • S$ 244
    Jul
  • S$ 268
    Aug
  • S$ 371
    Sep
  • S$ 256
    Oct
  • S$ 280
    Nov
  • S$ 385
    Dec
  • S$ 234
    Jan
  • S$ 326
    Feb
  • S$ 264
    Mar
  • S$ 264
    Apr
  • S$ 217
    May
  • S$ 226
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Lae during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Port Moresby to Lae during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Port Moresby to Lae are cheapest on Aug 11, with the lowest fare of S$ 84.

S$ 95
S$ 90
S$ 84
S$ 79
    Cheapest
  • S$ 86
    6
    Aug
  • S$ 86
    7
  • S$ 86
    8
  • S$ 85
    9
  • S$ 95
    10
  • S$ 84
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Airlines Of Papua New Guinea Limited offers one-way fares as low as S$ 69 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. POM to LAE on Thu, Jul 30), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 156 departing on Sun, Aug 9 and returning on Sun, Aug 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Port Moresby to Lae with the following airlines, including: Air Niugini Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to fly from Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Lae is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 16 flight per week flying from Port Moresby to Lae. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PX104 (13:26) Air Niugini: S/-/T/W/T/F/- -- PX102 (09:20) Air Niugini: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PX106 (16:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Port Moresby to Lae, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 30, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 69.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlines Of Papua New Guinea Limited.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lae travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Lae is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Moresby to Lae on July 21, 2026 with Airlines Of Papua New Guinea Limited, with prices starting at S$ 160.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lae, with Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (POM-LAE) is by far the most common option on this route: Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE).
  • The time difference between Lae and Port Moresby is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.