503 € Cheap Flights from Sydney to Port Moresby

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Flight deals from Sydney to Port Moresby

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 505 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Port Moresby

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Port Moresby flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Sydney to Port Moresby

Sydney to Port Moresby: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Port Moresby below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Port Moresby.

Sydney to Port Moresby: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found503 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineAir Niugini
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Port Moresby: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Port Moresby is 503 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Sydney to Port Moresby.
Air Niugini and Qantas fly direct from Sydney to Port Moresby.
As of July 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Sydney to Port Moresby.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Port Moresby is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport on Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Moresby but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Port Moresby is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Jetstar and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Port Moresby.

Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Moresby Airport (POM): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • Port Moresby is one hour behind Sydney and follows the UTC+10 timezone.

  • Every week, there are four Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SYD to POM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Air Niugini is your gateway to exploring Port Moresby (and perhaps some other great parts of Papua New Guinea!). Browse the direct flights from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Niugini.

  • With 72.22% of its services arriving as planned, Air Niugini is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to POM flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SYD and POM include:

    • Singapore Changi Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Cairns Airport

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • When it comes to Sydney Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Sydney Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Port Moresby Airport (POM)

When to fly to Port Moresby Airport (POM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Port Moresby is December, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • August sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to POM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Papua New Guinea

  • Go all in on your Papua New Guinea trip by exploring beyond Port Moresby. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Lae is another terrific city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Lae Botanic Gardens while you're there.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.