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Flights from Lae to Port Moresby

Cheapest time to fly from Lae to Port Moresby

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 9 Nov - 15 Nov
£53
November
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 6.04 PGK
1 PGK = 0.17 GBP
Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 190 mi

Book your Lae to Port Moresby flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lae to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Lae–Port Moresby route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

The weather in Port Moresby

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Port Moresby, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 22ºC
  • Hottest month: November
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: August
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Lae to Port Moresby

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lae to Port Moresby:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Port Moresby. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lae to Port Moresby

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Lae to Port Moresby?
When you fly from Lae to Port Moresby the average price is £75. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Lae to Port Moresby at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Lae to Port Moresby. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Lae to Port Moresby?
The most popular months to book a flight from Lae to Port Moresby are January, October and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Lae to Port Moresby?
The best time of the year to go to Port Moresby when flying from Lae depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Port Moresby from Lae in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, February and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lae - Port Moresby.
How long does the flight take to go from Lae to Port Moresby?
The total flight time between Lae and Port Moresby is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 190.25 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Port Moresby compared to Lae?
While in Lae temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Port Moresby can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Port Moresby, compared to the 25º ºC average in Lae.

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