What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Papua New Guinea?

Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Papua New Guinea

How long is the flight from California to Papua New Guinea?

On average, it takes 18h 35m to fly from California to Papua New Guinea if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Port Moresby (the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Port Moresby, then the flight time is around 35h 29m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Papua New Guinea?

Prices for flights from California to Papua New Guinea are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Papua New Guinea?

As of May 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Papua New Guinea.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Papua New Guinea?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Papua New Guinea.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Papua New Guinea can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Papua New Guinea. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,466Fiji Airways

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Aug 9

11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,467Fiji Airways

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Aug 9

11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 6:10 pm

POM

LAX

24h 10m

2 stops

$1,600Fiji Airways

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Aug 9

11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 6:06 pm

POM

LAX

24h 06m

2 stops

$1,633Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Aug 9

9:30 pm - 11:10 am

LAX

POM

20h 40m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:20 am

POM

LAX

33h 00m

2 stops

$1,673Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,699Fiji Airways

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Aug 9

9:30 pm - 1:50 pm

LAX

POM

23h 20m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 2:30 pm

POM

LAX

42h 05m

1 stop

$1,707Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

11:05 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

44h 15m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 5:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 30m

1 stop

$1,720Qantas Airways

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

21h 50m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 6:00 am

POM

LAX

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,750Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15

12:30 am - 7:50 am

SFO

POM

38h 20m

1 stop

9:05 am - 9:10 pm

POM

SFO

29h 05m

1 stop

$1,843Philippine Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 18

Qantas Airways flights from California to Papua New Guinea

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Qantas Airways

Jun 1

LAX11:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

44h 15m

2 stops

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Jun 8

POM2:35 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

19h 30m

1 stop

LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,720

Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Aug 15

POM1:25 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

33h 35m

2 stops

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,750

Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Aug 15

POM1:25 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

33h 35m

2 stops

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,770

Philippine Airlines flights from California to Papua New Guinea

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Philippine Airlines

Oct 13

SFO12:30 amSan Francisco

38h 20m

1 stop

POM7:50 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Oct 18

POM9:05 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

29h 05m

1 stop

SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,843

Philippine Airlines

Aug 28

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 55m

1 stop

POM7:50 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Sep 1

POM9:05 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

28h 35m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,873

Philippine Airlines

Aug 28

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 55m

1 stop

POM7:50 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Sep 1

POM9:05 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

28h 35m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,958

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LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/9

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,466

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/9

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,467

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/9

11:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,600

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/9

11:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$1,633

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

9:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 8/26

4:20 pm-8:20 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,673

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 8/9

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,699

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

9:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 6/8

1:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop42h 05m

$1,707

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

11:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 6/8

2:35 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,720

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/15

1:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,750

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

12:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 10/18

9:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,843

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Papua New Guinea

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Papua New Guinea?

The cheapest month to fly to Papua New Guinea from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,063, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Papua New Guinea in March, then you should wait until October to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,130.

Can stopping save me money on California to Papua New Guinea flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Papua New Guinea flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 35m
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The fastest flight from California to Papua New Guinea takes 18h 35m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Papua New Guinea

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Papua New Guinea?
Prices for flights from California to Papua New Guinea are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Papua New Guinea?
As of May 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Papua New Guinea.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Papua New Guinea?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Papua New Guinea.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Papua New Guinea can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Papua New Guinea. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Papua New Guinea

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Papua New Guinea with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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