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Cheap flights from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS)

POM — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Port Moresby to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Port Moresby Jackson Fld to Cairns.
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Best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from POM to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Port Moresby to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Port Moresby to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Port Moresby to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Port Moresby to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$270Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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