Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Port Moresby Airport (POM): what you need to know
The timezone in Port Moresby is UTC+10, which is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to POM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and POM include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Port Moresby Airport (POM)
At the moment, 755 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.334 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to POM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to POM.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Port Moresby Airport (POM)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near POM:
When to fly to Port Moresby Airport (POM)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Port Moresby Airport, think about the type of weather you like. December is the warmest month in Port Moresby, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to POM in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Turn your Papua New Guinea trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Lae, located around 306 kilometres north of Port Moresby. Lae Botanic Gardens is just one of the popular attractions to put on your itinerary.